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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,928.72, 14,890.62 and 3,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,928.72, 14,890.62 and 3,354.76 is: 5,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,928.72 : 14,890.62 = 3,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,928.72/14,890.62 = 3,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,928.72x = 14,890.62 × 3,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,928.72x = 49,954,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954,456.35/9,928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.31

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