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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,913.66, 14,871.86 and 3,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,913.66, 14,871.86 and 3,341.72 is: 5,013.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,913.66 : 14,871.86 = 3,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,913.66/14,871.86 = 3,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,913.66x = 14,871.86 × 3,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,913.66x = 49,697,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697,583.64/9,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.04

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