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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.79, 14,864.71 and 3,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.79, 14,864.71 and 3,334.46 is: 5,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.79 : 14,864.71 = 3,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.79/14,864.71 = 3,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.79x = 14,864.71 × 3,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.79x = 49,565,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,565,752.08/9,908.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.20

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