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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.79, 14,890.50 and 4,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.79, 14,890.50 and 4,993.74 is: 7,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.79 : 14,890.50 = 4,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.79/14,890.50 = 4,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.79x = 14,890.50 × 4,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.79x = 74,359,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,359,285.47/9,926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.77

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