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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.98, 14,870.09 and 3,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.98, 14,870.09 and 3,338.07 is: 5,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.98 : 14,870.09 = 3,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.98/14,870.09 = 3,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.98x = 14,870.09 × 3,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.98x = 49,637,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,409.67/9,911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.82

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