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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.97, 14,890.80 and 4,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.97, 14,890.80 and 4,993.92 is: 7,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.97 : 14,890.80 = 4,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.97/14,890.80 = 4,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.97x = 14,890.80 × 4,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.97x = 74,363,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,363,482.66/9,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.06

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