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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.65, 14,852.61 and 3,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.65, 14,852.61 and 3,327.88 is: 4,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.65 : 14,852.61 = 3,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.65/14,852.61 = 3,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.65x = 14,852.61 × 3,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.65x = 49,427,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,427,703.77/9,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.87

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