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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.49, 14,932.62 and 3,381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.49, 14,932.62 and 3,381.53 is: 5,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.49 : 14,932.62 = 3,381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.49/14,932.62 = 3,381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.49x = 14,932.62 × 3,381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.49x = 50,495,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,495,027.85/9,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.08

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