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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.60, 14,916.39 and 3,712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.60, 14,916.39 and 3,712.92 is: 5,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.60 : 14,916.39 = 3,712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.60/14,916.39 = 3,712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.60x = 14,916.39 × 3,712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.60x = 55,383,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,383,376.80/9,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.60

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