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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.84, 14,944.44 and 3,390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.84, 14,944.44 and 3,390.26 is: 5,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.84 : 14,944.44 = 3,390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.84/14,944.44 = 3,390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.84x = 14,944.44 × 3,390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.84x = 50,665,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665,537.15/9,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.92

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