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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.08, 14,868.52 and 3,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.08, 14,868.52 and 3,988.44 is: 5,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.08 : 14,868.52 = 3,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.08/14,868.52 = 3,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.08x = 14,868.52 × 3,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.08x = 59,302,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302,199.91/9,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.42

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