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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.78, 14,864.99 and 3,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.78, 14,864.99 and 3,671.36 is: 5,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.78 : 14,864.99 = 3,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.78/14,864.99 = 3,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.78x = 14,864.99 × 3,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.78x = 54,574,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574,729.69/9,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.16

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