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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.63, 14,932.95 and 3,381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.63, 14,932.95 and 3,381.85 is: 5,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.63 : 14,932.95 = 3,381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.63/14,932.95 = 3,381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.63x = 14,932.95 × 3,381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.63x = 50,500,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,500,996.96/9,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.61

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