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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.96, 14,886.99 and 3,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.96, 14,886.99 and 3,351 is: 5,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.96 : 14,886.99 = 3,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.96/14,886.99 = 3,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.96x = 14,886.99 × 3,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.96x = 49,886,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,886,303.49/9,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.35

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