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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.50, 14,886.77 and 3,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.50, 14,886.77 and 3,348.14 is: 5,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.50 : 14,886.77 = 3,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.50/14,886.77 = 3,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.50x = 14,886.77 × 3,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.50x = 49,842,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,842,898.93/9,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.22

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