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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.58, 14,854.82 and 3,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.58, 14,854.82 and 3,329.08 is: 4,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.58 : 14,854.82 = 3,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.58/14,854.82 = 3,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.58x = 14,854.82 × 3,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.58x = 49,452,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452,884.17/9,903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.44

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