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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.21, 14,932.68 and 3,378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.21, 14,932.68 and 3,378.63 is: 5,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.21 : 14,932.68 = 3,378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.21/14,932.68 = 3,378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.21x = 14,932.68 × 3,378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.21x = 50,452,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,000.63/9,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.41

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