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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.16, 14,926.75 and 3,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.16, 14,926.75 and 3,711.08 is: 5,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.16 : 14,926.75 = 3,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.16/14,926.75 = 3,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.16x = 14,926.75 × 3,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.16x = 55,394,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,394,363.39/9,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.62

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