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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.04, 14,927.52 and 3,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.04, 14,927.52 and 3,026 is: 4,538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.04 : 14,927.52 = 3,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.04/14,927.52 = 3,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.04x = 14,927.52 × 3,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.04x = 45,170,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,170,675.52/9,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.84

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