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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.67, 14,919.02 and 2,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.67, 14,919.02 and 2,926.29 is: 4,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.67 : 14,919.02 = 2,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.67/14,919.02 = 2,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.67x = 14,919.02 × 2,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.67x = 43,657,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657,304.44/9,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.70

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