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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.94, 14,859.72 and 3,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.94, 14,859.72 and 3,330.36 is: 4,995.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.94 : 14,859.72 = 3,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.94/14,859.72 = 3,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.94x = 14,859.72 × 3,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.94x = 49,488,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,217.10/9,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.81

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