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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.12, 14,899.80 and 3,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.12, 14,899.80 and 3,005 is: 4,507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.12 : 14,899.80 = 3,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.12/14,899.80 = 3,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.12x = 14,899.80 × 3,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.12x = 44,773,899
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,899/9,932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.99

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