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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.73, 14,888.72 and 3,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.73, 14,888.72 and 3,684.76 is: 5,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.73 : 14,888.72 = 3,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.73/14,888.72 = 3,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.73x = 14,888.72 × 3,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.73x = 54,861,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861,341.48/9,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.74

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