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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.64, 14,876.88 and 3,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.64, 14,876.88 and 3,677.64 is: 5,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.64 : 14,876.88 = 3,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.64/14,876.88 = 3,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.64x = 14,876.88 × 3,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.64x = 54,711,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,808.96/9,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.96

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