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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.96, 14,833.34 and 3,652.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.96, 14,833.34 and 3,652.91 is: 5,478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.96 : 14,833.34 = 3,652.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.96/14,833.34 = 3,652.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.96x = 14,833.34 × 3,652.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.96x = 54,184,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,184,763.59/9,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.77

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