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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.48, 14,919.71 and 2,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.48, 14,919.71 and 2,926.65 is: 4,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.48 : 14,919.71 = 2,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.48/14,919.71 = 2,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.48x = 14,919.71 × 2,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.48x = 43,664,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,664,769.27/9,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.97

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