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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.11, 14,936.33 and 3,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.11, 14,936.33 and 3,717 is: 5,575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.11 : 14,936.33 = 3,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.11/14,936.33 = 3,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.11x = 14,936.33 × 3,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.11x = 55,518,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,518,347.90/9,957.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.75

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