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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.85, 14,881.86 and 3,348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.85, 14,881.86 and 3,348.09 is: 5,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.85 : 14,881.86 = 3,348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.85/14,881.86 = 3,348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.85x = 14,881.86 × 3,348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.85x = 49,825,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825,715.50/9,921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.82

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