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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.70, 14,483.88 and 3,330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.70, 14,483.88 and 3,330.54 is: 4,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.70 : 14,483.88 = 3,330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.70/14,483.88 = 3,330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.70x = 14,483.88 × 3,330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.70x = 48,239,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,141.70/9,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.92

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