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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897.48, 14,844.62 and 3,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897.48, 14,844.62 and 3,660.44 is: 5,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897.48 : 14,844.62 = 3,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897.48/14,844.62 = 3,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897.48x = 14,844.62 × 3,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897.48x = 54,337,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337,840.83/9,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.07

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