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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.21, 14,885.81 and 3,685.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.21, 14,885.81 and 3,685.43 is: 5,527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.21 : 14,885.81 = 3,685.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.21/14,885.81 = 3,685.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.21x = 14,885.81 × 3,685.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.21x = 54,860,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,860,610.75/9,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.96

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