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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.28, 14,926.48 and 3,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.28, 14,926.48 and 3,023.84 is: 4,536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.28 : 14,926.48 = 3,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.28/14,926.48 = 3,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.28x = 14,926.48 × 3,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.28x = 45,135,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,135,287.28/9,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.54

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