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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.54, 14,928.27 and 3,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.54, 14,928.27 and 3,026.50 is: 4,539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.54 : 14,928.27 = 3,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.54/14,928.27 = 3,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.54x = 14,928.27 × 3,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.54x = 45,180,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180,409.16/9,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.59

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