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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.52, 14,890.50 and 3,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.52, 14,890.50 and 3,001.56 is: 4,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.52 : 14,890.50 = 3,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.52/14,890.50 = 3,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.52x = 14,890.50 × 3,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.52x = 44,694,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694,729.18/9,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.56

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