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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,923.82, 14,873.73 and 3,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,923.82, 14,873.73 and 3,681.75 is: 5,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,923.82 : 14,873.73 = 3,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,923.82/14,873.73 = 3,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,923.82x = 14,873.73 × 3,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,923.82x = 54,761,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,761,397.40/9,923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.18

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