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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.17, 14,923.44 and 3,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.17, 14,923.44 and 3,376.71 is: 5,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.17 : 14,923.44 = 3,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.17/14,923.44 = 3,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.17x = 14,923.44 × 3,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.17x = 50,392,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,392,129.08/9,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.91

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