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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.97, 14,925.32 and 3,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.97, 14,925.32 and 3,286.64 is: 4,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.97 : 14,925.32 = 3,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.97/14,925.32 = 3,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.97x = 14,925.32 × 3,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.97x = 49,054,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,054,062.67/9,949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.07

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