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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.54, 14,899.44 and 2,912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.54, 14,899.44 and 2,912.42 is: 4,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.54 : 14,899.44 = 2,912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.54/14,899.44 = 2,912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.54x = 14,899.44 × 2,912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.54x = 43,393,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,393,421.02/9,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.82

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