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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.12, 14,827.02 and 3,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.12, 14,827.02 and 3,313.24 is: 4,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.12 : 14,827.02 = 3,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.12/14,827.02 = 3,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.12x = 14,827.02 × 3,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.12x = 49,125,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125,475.74/9,886.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.14

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