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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.44, 14,852.97 and 3,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.44, 14,852.97 and 3,325.86 is: 4,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.44 : 14,852.97 = 3,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.44/14,852.97 = 3,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.44x = 14,852.97 × 3,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.44x = 49,398,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,398,898.80/9,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.06

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