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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.22, 14,923.74 and 3,709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.22, 14,923.74 and 3,709.02 is: 5,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.22 : 14,923.74 = 3,709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.22/14,923.74 = 3,709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.22x = 14,923.74 × 3,709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.22x = 55,352,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352,450.13/9,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.50

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