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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.55, 14,846.93 and 3,660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.55, 14,846.93 and 3,660.27 is: 5,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.55 : 14,846.93 = 3,660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.55/14,846.93 = 3,660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.55x = 14,846.93 × 3,660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.55x = 54,343,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343,795.73/9,899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.52

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