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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.68, 14,853.78 and 3,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.68, 14,853.78 and 3,329.10 is: 4,992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.68 : 14,853.78 = 3,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.68/14,853.78 = 3,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.68x = 14,853.78 × 3,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.68x = 49,449,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,719.00/9,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.56

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