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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.68, 14,929.26 and 3,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.68, 14,929.26 and 3,287.04 is: 4,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.68 : 14,929.26 = 3,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.68/14,929.26 = 3,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.68x = 14,929.26 × 3,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.68x = 49,073,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,073,074.79/9,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.64

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