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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.60, 14,855.46 and 3,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.60, 14,855.46 and 3,333.64 is: 4,998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.60 : 14,855.46 = 3,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.60/14,855.46 = 3,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.60x = 14,855.46 × 3,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.60x = 49,522,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522,755.67/9,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.46

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