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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.16, 14,921.59 and 2,930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.16, 14,921.59 and 2,930.26 is: 4,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.16 : 14,921.59 = 2,930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.16/14,921.59 = 2,930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.16x = 14,921.59 × 2,930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.16x = 43,724,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,138.31/9,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.87

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