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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.52, 14,983.25 and 3,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.52, 14,983.25 and 3,417.20 is: 5,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.52 : 14,983.25 = 3,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.52/14,983.25 = 3,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.52x = 14,983.25 × 3,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.52x = 51,200,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200,810.37/9,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.38

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