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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.81, 14,811.50 and 3,300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.81, 14,811.50 and 3,300.03 is: 4,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.81 : 14,811.50 = 3,300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.81/14,811.50 = 3,300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.81x = 14,811.50 × 3,300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.81x = 48,878,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878,402.60/9,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.31

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