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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.98, 14,948.81 and 3,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.98, 14,948.81 and 3,396.74 is: 5,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.98 : 14,948.81 = 3,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.98/14,948.81 = 3,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.98x = 14,948.81 × 3,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.98x = 50,777,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,777,220.88/9,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.06

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