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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949, 14,923.50 and 3,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949, 14,923.50 and 3,793 is: 5,689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949 : 14,923.50 = 3,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949/14,923.50 = 3,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949x = 14,923.50 × 3,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949x = 56,604,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,604,835.50/9,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.50

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