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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.83, 14,918.97 and 3,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.83, 14,918.97 and 3,708.55 is: 5,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.83 : 14,918.97 = 3,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.83/14,918.97 = 3,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.83x = 14,918.97 × 3,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.83x = 55,327,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,768.32/9,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.88

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