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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.98, 14,907.42 and 3,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.98, 14,907.42 and 3,365.06 is: 5,048.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.98 : 14,907.42 = 3,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.98/14,907.42 = 3,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.98x = 14,907.42 × 3,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.98x = 50,164,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164,362.75/9,936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.25

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