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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.41, 14,838.71 and 3,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.41, 14,838.71 and 3,655.44 is: 5,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.41 : 14,838.71 = 3,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.41/14,838.71 = 3,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.41x = 14,838.71 × 3,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.41x = 54,242,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242,023.22/9,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.32

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