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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.65, 14,933.21 and 3,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.65, 14,933.21 and 3,382.72 is: 5,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.65 : 14,933.21 = 3,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.65/14,933.21 = 3,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.65x = 14,933.21 × 3,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.65x = 50,514,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514,813.88/9,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.49

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