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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.74, 14,847.99 and 3,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.74, 14,847.99 and 3,662.67 is: 5,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.74 : 14,847.99 = 3,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.74/14,847.99 = 3,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.74x = 14,847.99 × 3,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.74x = 54,383,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383,287.53/9,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.41

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