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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.95, 14,862.71 and 3,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.95, 14,862.71 and 3,332.96 is: 5,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.95 : 14,862.71 = 3,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.95/14,862.71 = 3,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.95x = 14,862.71 × 3,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.95x = 49,536,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536,838.41/9,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.21

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