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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.08, 56,949.11 and 9,886.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.08, 56,949.11 and 9,886.05 is: 14,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.08 : 56,949.11 = 9,886.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.08/56,949.11 = 9,886.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.08x = 56,949.11 × 9,886.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.08x = 563,001,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,001,748.92/37,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.07

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