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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.61, 14,926.88 and 3,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.61, 14,926.88 and 3,709.16 is: 5,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.61 : 14,926.88 = 3,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.61/14,926.88 = 3,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.61x = 14,926.88 × 3,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.61x = 55,366,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,366,186.22/9,950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.10

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