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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.68, 14,886.21 and 3,348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.68, 14,886.21 and 3,348.69 is: 5,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.68 : 14,886.21 = 3,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.68/14,886.21 = 3,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.68x = 14,886.21 × 3,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.68x = 49,849,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849,302.56/9,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.77

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