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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.28, 14,895.74 and 3,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.28, 14,895.74 and 3,266.15 is: 4,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.28 : 14,895.74 = 3,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.28/14,895.74 = 3,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.28x = 14,895.74 × 3,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.28x = 48,651,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,651,721.20/9,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.82

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