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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.91, 14,956.10 and 2,949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.91, 14,956.10 and 2,949.27 is: 4,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.91 : 14,956.10 = 2,949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.91/14,956.10 = 2,949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.91x = 14,956.10 × 2,949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.91x = 44,109,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,109,562.30/9,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.71

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