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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.26, 14,869.91 and 3,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.26, 14,869.91 and 3,681.14 is: 5,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.26 : 14,869.91 = 3,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.26/14,869.91 = 3,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.26x = 14,869.91 × 3,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.26x = 54,738,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738,127.74/9,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.27

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