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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.74, 14,855.75 and 3,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.74, 14,855.75 and 3,662.76 is: 5,494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.74 : 14,855.75 = 3,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.74/14,855.75 = 3,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.74x = 14,855.75 × 3,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.74x = 54,413,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413,056.03/9,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.75

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