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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.08, 14,847.57 and 3,661.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.08, 14,847.57 and 3,661.47 is: 5,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.08 : 14,847.57 = 3,661.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.08/14,847.57 = 3,661.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.08x = 14,847.57 × 3,661.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.08x = 54,363,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,363,932.13/9,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.71

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