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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.72, 14,930.46 and 3,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.72, 14,930.46 and 3,380.76 is: 5,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.72 : 14,930.46 = 3,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.72/14,930.46 = 3,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.72x = 14,930.46 × 3,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.72x = 50,476,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476,301.95/9,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.59

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