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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.48, 14,868.66 and 3,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.48, 14,868.66 and 3,335.42 is: 5,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.48 : 14,868.66 = 3,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.48/14,868.66 = 3,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.48x = 14,868.66 × 3,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.48x = 49,593,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,593,225.94/9,911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.61

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