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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.89, 14,838.71 and 3,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.89, 14,838.71 and 3,654.30 is: 5,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.89 : 14,838.71 = 3,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.89/14,838.71 = 3,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.89x = 14,838.71 × 3,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.89x = 54,225,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225,079.68/9,902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.68

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