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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.96, 14,863.44 and 3,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.96, 14,863.44 and 3,335.18 is: 5,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.96 : 14,863.44 = 3,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.96/14,863.44 = 3,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.96x = 14,863.44 × 3,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.96x = 49,572,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,572,247.82/9,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.77

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