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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.80, 14,909.70 and 5,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.80, 14,909.70 and 5,328.60 is: 7,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.80 : 14,909.70 = 5,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.80/14,909.70 = 5,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.80x = 14,909.70 × 5,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.80x = 79,447,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,447,827.42/9,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,980.05

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