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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.64, 14,868.98 and 3,343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.64, 14,868.98 and 3,343.43 is: 5,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.64 : 14,868.98 = 3,343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.64/14,868.98 = 3,343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.64x = 14,868.98 × 3,343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.64x = 49,713,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,713,439.33/9,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.16

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