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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,914.58, 14,867.82 and 3,674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,914.58, 14,867.82 and 3,674.97 is: 5,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,914.58 : 14,867.82 = 3,674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,914.58/14,867.82 = 3,674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,914.58x = 14,867.82 × 3,674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,914.58x = 54,638,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,638,792.47/9,914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.95

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