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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.41, 14,931.29 and 3,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.41, 14,931.29 and 3,291.66 is: 4,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.41 : 14,931.29 = 3,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.41/14,931.29 = 3,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.41x = 14,931.29 × 3,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.41x = 49,148,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148,761.75/9,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.89

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