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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.84, 14,870.03 and 3,337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.84, 14,870.03 and 3,337.84 is: 5,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.84 : 14,870.03 = 3,337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.84/14,870.03 = 3,337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.84x = 14,870.03 × 3,337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.84x = 49,633,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,633,780.94/9,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.52

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