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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.71, 14,888.78 and 3,350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.71, 14,888.78 and 3,350.94 is: 5,026.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.71 : 14,888.78 = 3,350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.71/14,888.78 = 3,350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.71x = 14,888.78 × 3,350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.71x = 49,891,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,891,391.70/9,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.99

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