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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.20, 14,852.76 and 3,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.20, 14,852.76 and 3,327.70 is: 4,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.20 : 14,852.76 = 3,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.20/14,852.76 = 3,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.20x = 14,852.76 × 3,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.20x = 49,425,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,529.45/9,902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.37

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