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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.68, 14,911.08 and 3,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.68, 14,911.08 and 3,702.32 is: 5,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.68 : 14,911.08 = 3,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.68/14,911.08 = 3,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.68x = 14,911.08 × 3,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.68x = 55,205,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,589.71/9,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.15

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