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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.60, 14,878.80 and 4,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.60, 14,878.80 and 4,998.60 is: 7,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.60 : 14,878.80 = 4,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.60/14,878.80 = 4,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.60x = 14,878.80 × 4,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.60x = 74,373,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373,169.68/9,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.56

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