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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.77, 14,863.60 and 3,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.77, 14,863.60 and 3,667.83 is: 5,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.77 : 14,863.60 = 3,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.77/14,863.60 = 3,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.77x = 14,863.60 × 3,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.77x = 54,517,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517,221.93/9,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.47

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