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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.93, 14,843.95 and 3,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.93, 14,843.95 and 3,658.94 is: 5,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.93 : 14,843.95 = 3,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.93/14,843.95 = 3,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.93x = 14,843.95 × 3,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.93x = 54,313,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,313,104.12/9,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.55

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