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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.58, 14,897.07 and 3,687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.58, 14,897.07 and 3,687.48 is: 5,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.58 : 14,897.07 = 3,687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.58/14,897.07 = 3,687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.58x = 14,897.07 × 3,687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.58x = 54,932,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932,647.68/9,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.89

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