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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.36, 14,699.52 and 3,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.36, 14,699.52 and 3,955.24 is: 5,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.36 : 14,699.52 = 3,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.36/14,699.52 = 3,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.36x = 14,699.52 × 3,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.36x = 58,140,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140,129.48/9,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.05

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