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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.32, 14,847.84 and 3,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.32, 14,847.84 and 3,744 is: 5,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.32 : 14,847.84 = 3,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.32/14,847.84 = 3,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.32x = 14,847.84 × 3,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.32x = 55,590,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,590,312.96/9,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.73

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