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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.25, 14,928.27 and 3,713.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.25, 14,928.27 and 3,713.59 is: 5,568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.25 : 14,928.27 = 3,713.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.25/14,928.27 = 3,713.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.25x = 14,928.27 × 3,713.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.25x = 55,437,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,531.25/9,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.67

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