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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.84, 14,866.14 and 3,337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.84, 14,866.14 and 3,337.91 is: 5,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.84 : 14,866.14 = 3,337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.84/14,866.14 = 3,337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.84x = 14,866.14 × 3,337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.84x = 49,621,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,621,837.37/9,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.33

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