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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.91, 14,950.49 and 3,391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.91, 14,950.49 and 3,391.41 is: 5,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.91 : 14,950.49 = 3,391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.91/14,950.49 = 3,391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.91x = 14,950.49 × 3,391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.91x = 50,703,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703,224.33/9,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.67

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