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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.86, 14,921.64 and 3,706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.86, 14,921.64 and 3,706.38 is: 5,560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.86 : 14,921.64 = 3,706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.86/14,921.64 = 3,706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.86x = 14,921.64 × 3,706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.86x = 55,305,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,305,268.06/9,946.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.07

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