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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.32, 14,766.66 and 3,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.32, 14,766.66 and 3,687 is: 5,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.32 : 14,766.66 = 3,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.32/14,766.66 = 3,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.32x = 14,766.66 × 3,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.32x = 54,444,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,444,675.42/9,847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.88

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