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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.88, 14,901.27 and 4,995.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.88, 14,901.27 and 4,995.21 is: 7,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.88 : 14,901.27 = 4,995.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.88/14,901.27 = 4,995.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.88x = 14,901.27 × 4,995.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.88x = 74,434,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,434,972.92/9,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.33

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