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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,917, 14,875.50 and 3,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,917, 14,875.50 and 3,761 is: 5,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,917 : 14,875.50 = 3,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,917/14,875.50 = 3,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,917x = 14,875.50 × 3,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,917x = 55,946,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,946,755.50/9,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.50

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