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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.80, 14,854.42 and 3,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.80, 14,854.42 and 3,747 is: 5,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.80 : 14,854.42 = 3,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.80/14,854.42 = 3,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.80x = 14,854.42 × 3,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.80x = 55,659,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,511.74/9,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.02

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