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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,882.98, 14,826.02 and 3,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,882.98, 14,826.02 and 3,307.64 is: 4,961.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,882.98 : 14,826.02 = 3,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,882.98/14,826.02 = 3,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,882.98x = 14,826.02 × 3,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,882.98x = 49,039,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039,046.12/9,882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.97

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