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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,885.39, 14,829.68 and 3,654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,885.39, 14,829.68 and 3,654.26 is: 5,481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,885.39 : 14,829.68 = 3,654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,885.39/14,829.68 = 3,654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,885.39x = 14,829.68 × 3,654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,885.39x = 54,191,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,191,580.45/9,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.99

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