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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,890.91, 14,838.59 and 3,316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,890.91, 14,838.59 and 3,316.93 is: 4,976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,890.91 : 14,838.59 = 3,316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,890.91/14,838.59 = 3,316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,890.91x = 14,838.59 × 3,316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,890.91x = 49,218,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,535.52/9,890.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.14

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