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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.44, 14,861.16 and 3,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.44, 14,861.16 and 3,333.63 is: 5,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.44 : 14,861.16 = 3,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.44/14,861.16 = 3,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.44x = 14,861.16 × 3,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.44x = 49,541,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541,608.81/9,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.45

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