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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950, 14,925 and 3,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950, 14,925 and 3,794 is: 5,691

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950 : 14,925 = 3,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950/14,925 = 3,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950x = 14,925 × 3,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950x = 56,625,450
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625,450/9,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691

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