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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.16, 14,881.92 and 3,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.16, 14,881.92 and 3,348.58 is: 5,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.16 : 14,881.92 = 3,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.16/14,881.92 = 3,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.16x = 14,881.92 × 3,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.16x = 49,833,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,833,299.67/9,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.41

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