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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.64, 14,853.36 and 3,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.64, 14,853.36 and 3,663.68 is: 5,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.64 : 14,853.36 = 3,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.64/14,853.36 = 3,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.64x = 14,853.36 × 3,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.64x = 54,417,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,957.96/9,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.52

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