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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.65, 14,860.52 and 3,331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.65, 14,860.52 and 3,331.66 is: 4,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.65 : 14,860.52 = 3,331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.65/14,860.52 = 3,331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.65x = 14,860.52 × 3,331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.65x = 49,510,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510,200.06/9,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.18

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