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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.50, 14,864.25 and 3,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.50, 14,864.25 and 3,753.50 is: 5,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.50 : 14,864.25 = 3,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.50/14,864.25 = 3,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.50x = 14,864.25 × 3,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.50x = 55,792,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792,962.38/9,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.25

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