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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.51, 14,867.88 and 3,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.51, 14,867.88 and 3,336.76 is: 5,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.51 : 14,867.88 = 3,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.51/14,867.88 = 3,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.51x = 14,867.88 × 3,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.51x = 49,610,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610,547.27/9,910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.85

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