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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.42, 14,925.08 and 2,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.42, 14,925.08 and 2,929.44 is: 4,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.42 : 14,925.08 = 2,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.42/14,925.08 = 2,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.42x = 14,925.08 × 2,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.42x = 43,722,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722,126.36/9,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.44

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