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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.88, 14,895.63 and 4,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.88, 14,895.63 and 4,996.98 is: 7,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.88 : 14,895.63 = 4,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.88/14,895.63 = 4,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.88x = 14,895.63 × 4,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.88x = 74,433,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,433,165.20/9,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.88

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