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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.37, 14,886.55 and 3,598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.37, 14,886.55 and 3,598.71 is: 5,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.37 : 14,886.55 = 3,598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.37/14,886.55 = 3,598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.37x = 14,886.55 × 3,598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.37x = 53,572,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572,325.02/9,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.06

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