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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.06, 14,946.78 and 3,389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.06, 14,946.78 and 3,389.39 is: 5,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.06 : 14,946.78 = 3,389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.06/14,946.78 = 3,389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.06x = 14,946.78 × 3,389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.06x = 50,660,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660,525.70/9,964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.32

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