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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.70, 14,860.05 and 3,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.70, 14,860.05 and 3,669.70 is: 5,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.70 : 14,860.05 = 3,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.70/14,860.05 = 3,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.70x = 14,860.05 × 3,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.70x = 54,531,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531,925.49/9,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.55

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