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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.68, 14,892.18 and 3,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.68, 14,892.18 and 3,001 is: 4,502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.68 : 14,892.18 = 3,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.68/14,892.18 = 3,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.68x = 14,892.18 × 3,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.68x = 44,691,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691,432.18/9,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.15

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