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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.42, 14,876.28 and 3,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.42, 14,876.28 and 3,348.36 is: 5,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.42 : 14,876.28 = 3,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.42/14,876.28 = 3,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.42x = 14,876.28 × 3,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.42x = 49,811,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,811,140.90/9,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.05

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