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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.84, 14,936.94 and 3,385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.84, 14,936.94 and 3,385.26 is: 5,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.84 : 14,936.94 = 3,385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.84/14,936.94 = 3,385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.84x = 14,936.94 × 3,385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.84x = 50,565,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565,425.50/9,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.42

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