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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.62, 14,860.68 and 3,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.62, 14,860.68 and 3,664.71 is: 5,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.62 : 14,860.68 = 3,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.62/14,860.68 = 3,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.62x = 14,860.68 × 3,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.62x = 54,460,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,460,082.60/9,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.79

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