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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.68, 14,933.03 and 3,715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.68, 14,933.03 and 3,715.22 is: 5,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.68 : 14,933.03 = 3,715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.68/14,933.03 = 3,715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.68x = 14,933.03 × 3,715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.68x = 55,479,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479,398.48/9,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.64

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