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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.36, 14,964.60 and 3,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.36, 14,964.60 and 3,401.06 is: 5,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.36 : 14,964.60 = 3,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.36/14,964.60 = 3,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.36x = 14,964.60 × 3,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.36x = 50,895,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,895,502.48/9,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.12

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