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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.97, 14,868.36 and 3,338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.97, 14,868.36 and 3,338.82 is: 5,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.97 : 14,868.36 = 3,338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.97/14,868.36 = 3,338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.97x = 14,868.36 × 3,338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.97x = 49,642,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642,777.74/9,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.37

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