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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.83, 14,944.14 and 3,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.83, 14,944.14 and 3,389.07 is: 5,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.83 : 14,944.14 = 3,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.83/14,944.14 = 3,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.83x = 14,944.14 × 3,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.83x = 50,646,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,646,736.55/9,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.08

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