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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.94, 14,887.55 and 3,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.94, 14,887.55 and 3,682.54 is: 5,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.94 : 14,887.55 = 3,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.94/14,887.55 = 3,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.94x = 14,887.55 × 3,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.94x = 54,823,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823,998.38/9,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.86

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