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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912, 14,870.16 and 3,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912, 14,870.16 and 3,756 is: 5,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912 : 14,870.16 = 3,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912/14,870.16 = 3,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912x = 14,870.16 × 3,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912x = 55,852,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852,320.96/9,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.82

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