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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.45, 14,870.96 and 3,338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.45, 14,870.96 and 3,338.47 is: 5,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.45 : 14,870.96 = 3,338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.45/14,870.96 = 3,338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.45x = 14,870.96 × 3,338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.45x = 49,646,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,253.83/9,912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.47

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