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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.08, 14,921.75 and 3,375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.08, 14,921.75 and 3,375.59 is: 5,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.08 : 14,921.75 = 3,375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.08/14,921.75 = 3,375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.08x = 14,921.75 × 3,375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.08x = 50,369,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,369,618.60/9,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.20

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