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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,900.07, 14,848.55 and 3,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,900.07, 14,848.55 and 3,236.52 is: 4,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,900.07 : 14,848.55 = 3,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,900.07/14,848.55 = 3,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,900.07x = 14,848.55 × 3,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,900.07x = 48,057,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,057,554.80/9,900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.27

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