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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.58, 14,853.32 and 3,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.58, 14,853.32 and 3,328.08 is: 4,991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.58 : 14,853.32 = 3,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.58/14,853.32 = 3,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.58x = 14,853.32 × 3,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.58x = 49,433,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,037.23/9,902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.94

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