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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.64, 14,899.68 and 3,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.64, 14,899.68 and 3,007.68 is: 4,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.64 : 14,899.68 = 3,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.64/14,899.68 = 3,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.64x = 14,899.68 × 3,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.64x = 44,813,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,813,469.54/9,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.74

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