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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.54, 14,841.52 and 3,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.54, 14,841.52 and 3,656.28 is: 5,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.54 : 14,841.52 = 3,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.54/14,841.52 = 3,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.54x = 14,841.52 × 3,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.54x = 54,264,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,264,752.75/9,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.44

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