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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.65, 14,897.51 and 3,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.65, 14,897.51 and 3,357.89 is: 5,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.65 : 14,897.51 = 3,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.65/14,897.51 = 3,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.65x = 14,897.51 × 3,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.65x = 50,024,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024,108.58/9,931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.84

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