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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.44, 14,699.76 and 3,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.44, 14,699.76 and 3,955.20 is: 5,933.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.44 : 14,699.76 = 3,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.44/14,699.76 = 3,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.44x = 14,699.76 × 3,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.44x = 58,140,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140,490.75/9,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.04

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