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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.59, 14,865.78 and 3,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.59, 14,865.78 and 3,336.74 is: 5,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.59 : 14,865.78 = 3,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.59/14,865.78 = 3,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.59x = 14,865.78 × 3,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.59x = 49,603,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603,168.43/9,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.07

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