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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.98, 14,899.92 and 3,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.98, 14,899.92 and 3,360.06 is: 5,040.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.98 : 14,899.92 = 3,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.98/14,899.92 = 3,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.98x = 14,899.92 × 3,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.98x = 50,064,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,064,625.20/9,931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.75

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