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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.64, 14,883 and 3,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.64, 14,883 and 3,348.56 is: 5,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.64 : 14,883 = 3,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.64/14,883 = 3,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.64x = 14,883 × 3,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.64x = 49,836,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836,618.48/9,922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.52

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