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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.96, 14,920.53 and 2,927.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.96, 14,920.53 and 2,927.11 is: 4,390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.96 : 14,920.53 = 2,927.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.96/14,920.53 = 2,927.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.96x = 14,920.53 × 2,927.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.96x = 43,674,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674,032.57/9,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.69

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