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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.15, 14,851.86 and 3,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.15, 14,851.86 and 3,327.38 is: 4,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.15 : 14,851.86 = 3,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.15/14,851.86 = 3,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.15x = 14,851.86 × 3,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.15x = 49,417,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,417,781.93/9,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.12

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