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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.33, 14,936.72 and 2,936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.33, 14,936.72 and 2,936.26 is: 4,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.33 : 14,936.72 = 2,936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.33/14,936.72 = 2,936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.33x = 14,936.72 × 2,936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.33x = 43,858,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,858,093.47/9,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.05

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