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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.48, 14,902.14 and 3,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.48, 14,902.14 and 3,777 is: 5,666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.48 : 14,902.14 = 3,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.48/14,902.14 = 3,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.48x = 14,902.14 × 3,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.48x = 56,285,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,382.78/9,933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.23

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