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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.79, 14,896.85 and 3,004.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.79, 14,896.85 and 3,004.83 is: 4,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.79 : 14,896.85 = 3,004.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.79/14,896.85 = 3,004.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.79x = 14,896.85 × 3,004.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.79x = 44,762,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,762,486.76/9,929.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.90

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