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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.95, 14,852.39 and 3,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.95, 14,852.39 and 3,327.45 is: 4,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.95 : 14,852.39 = 3,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.95/14,852.39 = 3,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.95x = 14,852.39 × 3,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.95x = 49,420,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420,568.47/9,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.99

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