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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.06, 14,891.55 and 3,690.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.06, 14,891.55 and 3,690.82 is: 5,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.06 : 14,891.55 = 3,690.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.06/14,891.55 = 3,690.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.06x = 14,891.55 × 3,690.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.06x = 54,962,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,962,030.57/9,931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.36

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