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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.94, 14,936.36 and 3,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.94, 14,936.36 and 3,295.22 is: 4,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.94 : 14,936.36 = 3,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.94/14,936.36 = 3,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.94x = 14,936.36 × 3,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.94x = 49,218,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,592.20/9,959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.66

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