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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.96, 14,936.53 and 3,716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.96, 14,936.53 and 3,716.02 is: 5,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.96 : 14,936.53 = 3,716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.96/14,936.53 = 3,716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.96x = 14,936.53 × 3,716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.96x = 55,504,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,467.53/9,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.00

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