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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.53, 14,864.99 and 3,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.53, 14,864.99 and 3,334.50 is: 5,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.53 : 14,864.99 = 3,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.53/14,864.99 = 3,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.53x = 14,864.99 × 3,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.53x = 49,567,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,567,292.48/9,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.49

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