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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.38, 14,928.50 and 3,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.38, 14,928.50 and 3,026.88 is: 4,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.38 : 14,928.50 = 3,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.38/14,928.50 = 3,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.38x = 14,928.50 × 3,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.38x = 45,186,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,785.65/9,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.30

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