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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.92, 14,935.83 and 3,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.92, 14,935.83 and 3,292.14 is: 4,938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.92 : 14,935.83 = 3,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.92/14,935.83 = 3,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.92x = 14,935.83 × 3,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.92x = 49,170,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,170,843.38/9,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.85

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