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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.08, 14,888.46 and 2,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.08, 14,888.46 and 2,999.96 is: 4,499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.08 : 14,888.46 = 2,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.08/14,888.46 = 2,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.08x = 14,888.46 × 2,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.08x = 44,664,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664,784.46/9,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.29

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