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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.78, 14,935.22 and 3,380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.78, 14,935.22 and 3,380.43 is: 5,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.78 : 14,935.22 = 3,380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.78/14,935.22 = 3,380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.78x = 14,935.22 × 3,380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.78x = 50,487,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,487,517.53/9,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.18

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