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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.98, 14,849.01 and 3,663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.98, 14,849.01 and 3,663.83 is: 5,492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.98 : 14,849.01 = 3,663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.98/14,849.01 = 3,663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.98x = 14,849.01 × 3,663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.98x = 54,404,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,404,174.06/9,904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.61

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