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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,883.98, 14,827.52 and 3,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,883.98, 14,827.52 and 3,308.64 is: 4,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,883.98 : 14,827.52 = 3,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,883.98/14,827.52 = 3,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,883.98x = 14,827.52 × 3,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,883.98x = 49,058,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,925.77/9,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.48

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