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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.58, 14,866.65 and 3,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.58, 14,866.65 and 3,335.59 is: 5,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.58 : 14,866.65 = 3,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.58/14,866.65 = 3,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.58x = 14,866.65 × 3,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.58x = 49,589,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589,032.40/9,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.15

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