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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.89, 14,819.72 and 3,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.89, 14,819.72 and 3,306.51 is: 4,958.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.89 : 14,819.72 = 3,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.89/14,819.72 = 3,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.89x = 14,819.72 × 3,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.89x = 49,001,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,001,535.84/9,881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.72

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