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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.84, 14,926.26 and 4,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.84, 14,926.26 and 4,472.44 is: 6,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.84 : 14,926.26 = 4,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.84/14,926.26 = 4,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.84x = 14,926.26 × 4,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.84x = 66,756,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756,802.27/9,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.66

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