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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.48, 14,887.74 and 3,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.48, 14,887.74 and 3,769 is: 5,653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.48 : 14,887.74 = 3,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.48/14,887.74 = 3,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.48x = 14,887.74 × 3,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.48x = 56,111,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111,892.06/9,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.32

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