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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.79, 14,904.49 and 2,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.79, 14,904.49 and 2,914.52 is: 4,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.79 : 14,904.49 = 2,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.79/14,904.49 = 2,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.79x = 14,904.49 × 2,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.79x = 43,439,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439,423.80/9,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.46

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