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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.08, 14,838.84 and 3,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.08, 14,838.84 and 3,315.60 is: 4,973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.08 : 14,838.84 = 3,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.08/14,838.84 = 3,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.08x = 14,838.84 × 3,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.08x = 49,199,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199,657.90/9,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.64

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