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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.69, 14,863.85 and 3,333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.69, 14,863.85 and 3,333.11 is: 4,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.69 : 14,863.85 = 3,333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.69/14,863.85 = 3,333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.69x = 14,863.85 × 3,333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.69x = 49,542,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542,830.41/9,908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.94

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