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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.52, 14,885.37 and 3,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.52, 14,885.37 and 3,349.84 is: 5,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.52 : 14,885.37 = 3,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.52/14,885.37 = 3,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.52x = 14,885.37 × 3,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.52x = 49,863,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863,607.84/9,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.28

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