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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.69, 14,862.74 and 3,669.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.69, 14,862.74 and 3,669.01 is: 5,505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.69 : 14,862.74 = 3,669.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.69/14,862.74 = 3,669.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.69x = 14,862.74 × 3,669.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.69x = 54,531,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531,541.69/9,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.63

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