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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.16, 14,848.70 and 3,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.16, 14,848.70 and 3,325.48 is: 4,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.16 : 14,848.70 = 3,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.16/14,848.70 = 3,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.16x = 14,848.70 × 3,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.16x = 49,379,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379,054.88/9,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.20

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