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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,917.98, 14,867.48 and 3,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,917.98, 14,867.48 and 3,676.32 is: 5,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,917.98 : 14,867.48 = 3,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,917.98/14,867.48 = 3,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,917.98x = 14,867.48 × 3,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,917.98x = 54,657,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657,521.35/9,917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.95

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