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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.70, 14,923.97 and 3,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.70, 14,923.97 and 3,373.94 is: 5,061.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.70 : 14,923.97 = 3,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.70/14,923.97 = 3,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.70x = 14,923.97 × 3,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.70x = 50,352,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352,487.85/9,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.72

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