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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.70, 14,865.33 and 3,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.70, 14,865.33 and 3,334.71 is: 5,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.70 : 14,865.33 = 3,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.70/14,865.33 = 3,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.70x = 14,865.33 × 3,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.70x = 49,571,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571,564.60/9,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.83

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