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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,917.93, 14,866.52 and 3,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,917.93, 14,866.52 and 3,341.85 is: 5,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,917.93 : 14,866.52 = 3,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,917.93/14,866.52 = 3,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,917.93x = 14,866.52 × 3,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,917.93x = 49,681,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,679.86/9,917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.28

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