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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.43, 14,856.66 and 3,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.43, 14,856.66 and 3,330.63 is: 4,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.43 : 14,856.66 = 3,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.43/14,856.66 = 3,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.43x = 14,856.66 × 3,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.43x = 49,482,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482,037.50/9,904.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.95

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