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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.90, 14,921.70 and 3,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.90, 14,921.70 and 3,705.40 is: 5,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.90 : 14,921.70 = 3,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.90/14,921.70 = 3,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.90x = 14,921.70 × 3,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.90x = 55,290,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,290,867.18/9,946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.60

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