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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.58, 14,886.90 and 3,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.58, 14,886.90 and 3,350.92 is: 5,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.58 : 14,886.90 = 3,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.58/14,886.90 = 3,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.58x = 14,886.90 × 3,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.58x = 49,884,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,884,810.95/9,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.39

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