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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.80, 14,834 and 7,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.80, 14,834 and 7,323.28 is: 10,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.80 : 14,834 = 7,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.80/14,834 = 7,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.80x = 14,834 × 7,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.80x = 108,633,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,633,535.52/9,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.34

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