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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,914.91, 14,873.73 and 3,342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,914.91, 14,873.73 and 3,342.97 is: 5,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,914.91 : 14,873.73 = 3,342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,914.91/14,873.73 = 3,342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,914.91x = 14,873.73 × 3,342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,914.91x = 49,722,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722,433.18/9,914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.92

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