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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.92, 14,926.98 and 2,931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.92, 14,926.98 and 2,931.02 is: 4,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.92 : 14,926.98 = 2,931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.92/14,926.98 = 2,931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.92x = 14,926.98 × 2,931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.92x = 43,751,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751,276.92/9,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.82

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