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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.02, 14,941.26 and 3,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.02, 14,941.26 and 3,385.44 is: 5,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.02 : 14,941.26 = 3,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.02/14,941.26 = 3,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.02x = 14,941.26 × 3,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.02x = 50,582,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,582,739.25/9,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.07

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