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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.84, 14,858.52 and 3,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.84, 14,858.52 and 3,332.08 is: 4,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.84 : 14,858.52 = 3,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.84/14,858.52 = 3,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.84x = 14,858.52 × 3,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.84x = 49,509,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,509,777.32/9,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.03

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