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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,884.44, 14,831 and 3,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,884.44, 14,831 and 3,727 is: 5,592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,884.44 : 14,831 = 3,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,884.44/14,831 = 3,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,884.44x = 14,831 × 3,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,884.44x = 55,275,137
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275,137/9,884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.14

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