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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.80, 14,849.10 and 3,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.80, 14,849.10 and 3,328.20 is: 4,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.80 : 14,849.10 = 3,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.80/14,849.10 = 3,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.80x = 14,849.10 × 3,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.80x = 49,420,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420,774.62/9,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.09

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