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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.23, 14,928.70 and 3,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.23, 14,928.70 and 3,713.46 is: 5,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.23 : 14,928.70 = 3,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.23/14,928.70 = 3,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.23x = 14,928.70 × 3,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.23x = 55,437,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,111.73/9,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.76

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