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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.99, 14,926.64 and 3,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.99, 14,926.64 and 3,709.71 is: 5,564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.99 : 14,926.64 = 3,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.99/14,926.64 = 3,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.99x = 14,926.64 × 3,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.99x = 55,373,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,373,505.67/9,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.63

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