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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.37, 14,933.02 and 3,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.37, 14,933.02 and 3,715.76 is: 5,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.37 : 14,933.02 = 3,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.37/14,933.02 = 3,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.37x = 14,933.02 × 3,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.37x = 55,487,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487,570.18/9,951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.87

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