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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.46, 14,894.44 and 3,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.46, 14,894.44 and 3,688.02 is: 5,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.46 : 14,894.44 = 3,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.46/14,894.44 = 3,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.46x = 14,894.44 × 3,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.46x = 54,930,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930,992.61/9,927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.24

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