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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.24, 14,917.92 and 3,794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.24, 14,917.92 and 3,794.88 is: 5,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.24 : 14,917.92 = 3,794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.24/14,917.92 = 3,794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.24x = 14,917.92 × 3,794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.24x = 56,611,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611,716.25/9,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.20

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