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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.32, 14,895.84 and 3,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.32, 14,895.84 and 3,356 is: 5,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.32 : 14,895.84 = 3,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.32/14,895.84 = 3,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.32x = 14,895.84 × 3,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.32x = 49,990,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,990,439.04/9,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.12

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