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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.05, 14,698.47 and 3,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.05, 14,698.47 and 3,955.56 is: 5,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.05 : 14,698.47 = 3,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.05/14,698.47 = 3,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.05x = 14,698.47 × 3,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.05x = 58,140,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140,679.99/9,799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.30

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