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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.70, 14,916.13 and 3,707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.70, 14,916.13 and 3,707.46 is: 5,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.70 : 14,916.13 = 3,707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.70/14,916.13 = 3,707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.70x = 14,916.13 × 3,707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.70x = 55,300,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300,955.33/9,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.17

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