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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.38, 14,882.52 and 3,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.38, 14,882.52 and 3,348.44 is: 5,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.38 : 14,882.52 = 3,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.38/14,882.52 = 3,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.38x = 14,882.52 × 3,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.38x = 49,833,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,833,225.27/9,920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.32

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