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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.34, 14,854.58 and 4,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.34, 14,854.58 and 4,355.76 is: 6,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.34 : 14,854.58 = 4,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.34/14,854.58 = 4,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.34x = 14,854.58 × 4,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.34x = 64,702,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,702,985.38/9,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.77

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