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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.72, 14,909.32 and 3,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.72, 14,909.32 and 3,701.34 is: 5,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.72 : 14,909.32 = 3,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.72/14,909.32 = 3,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.72x = 14,909.32 × 3,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.72x = 55,184,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184,462.49/9,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.59

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