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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.08, 14,924.52 and 3,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.08, 14,924.52 and 3,708.88 is: 5,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.08 : 14,924.52 = 3,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.08/14,924.52 = 3,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.08x = 14,924.52 × 3,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.08x = 55,353,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353,253.74/9,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.10

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