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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.84, 14,860.02 and 3,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.84, 14,860.02 and 3,333.08 is: 4,998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.84 : 14,860.02 = 3,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.84/14,860.02 = 3,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.84x = 14,860.02 × 3,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.84x = 49,529,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529,635.46/9,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.53

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