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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.10, 14,959.68 and 8,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.10, 14,959.68 and 8,901.60 is: 13,323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.10 : 14,959.68 = 8,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.10/14,959.68 = 8,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.10x = 14,959.68 × 8,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.10x = 133,165,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,165,087.49/9,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.04

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