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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.36, 14,920.44 and 2,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.36, 14,920.44 and 2,927.44 is: 4,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.36 : 14,920.44 = 2,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.36/14,920.44 = 2,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.36x = 14,920.44 × 2,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.36x = 43,678,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,678,692.87/9,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.10

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