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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.59, 14,887.13 and 3,683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.59, 14,887.13 and 3,683.15 is: 5,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.59 : 14,887.13 = 3,683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.59/14,887.13 = 3,683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.59x = 14,887.13 × 3,683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.59x = 54,831,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831,495.83/9,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.93

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