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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.91, 14,919.72 and 2,929.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.91, 14,919.72 and 2,929.01 is: 4,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.91 : 14,919.72 = 2,929.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.91/14,919.72 = 2,929.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.91x = 14,919.72 × 2,929.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.91x = 43,699,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699,990.43/9,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.00

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