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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.19, 14,923.44 and 3,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.19, 14,923.44 and 3,376.73 is: 5,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.19 : 14,923.44 = 3,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.19/14,923.44 = 3,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.19x = 14,923.44 × 3,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.19x = 50,392,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,392,352.93/9,955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.92

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