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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,914.74, 14,871.68 and 3,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,914.74, 14,871.68 and 3,340.90 is: 5,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,914.74 : 14,871.68 = 3,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,914.74/14,871.68 = 3,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,914.74x = 14,871.68 × 3,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,914.74x = 49,684,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684,795.71/9,914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.21

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