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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.52, 14,897.20 and 3,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.52, 14,897.20 and 3,357.68 is: 5,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.52 : 14,897.20 = 3,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.52/14,897.20 = 3,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.52x = 14,897.20 × 3,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.52x = 50,020,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,020,030.50/9,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.49

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