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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.06, 14,853.29 and 3,658.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.06, 14,853.29 and 3,658.85 is: 5,488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.06 : 14,853.29 = 3,658.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.06/14,853.29 = 3,658.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.06x = 14,853.29 × 3,658.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.06x = 54,345,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,345,978.96/9,902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.35

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