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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.92, 14,863.99 and 3,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.92, 14,863.99 and 3,334.56 is: 5,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.92 : 14,863.99 = 3,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.92/14,863.99 = 3,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.92x = 14,863.99 × 3,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.92x = 49,564,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564,866.49/9,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.05

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