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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.83, 14,934.55 and 3,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.83, 14,934.55 and 3,381.02 is: 5,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.83 : 14,934.55 = 3,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.83/14,934.55 = 3,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.83x = 14,934.55 × 3,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.83x = 50,493,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493,920.66/9,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.31

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