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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.21, 14,901.59 and 5,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.21, 14,901.59 and 5,550.54 is: 8,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.21 : 14,901.59 = 5,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.21/14,901.59 = 5,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.21x = 14,901.59 × 5,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.21x = 82,711,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,711,885.23/9,930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.32

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