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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.53, 14,855.03 and 3,980.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.53, 14,855.03 and 3,980.22 is: 5,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.53 : 14,855.03 = 3,980.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.53/14,855.03 = 3,980.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.53x = 14,855.03 × 3,980.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.53x = 59,126,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,126,267.61/9,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.43

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