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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.82, 14,871.42 and 3,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.82, 14,871.42 and 3,676.34 is: 5,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.82 : 14,871.42 = 3,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.82/14,871.42 = 3,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.82x = 14,871.42 × 3,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.82x = 54,672,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672,321.85/9,919.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.43

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