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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.49, 14,936.24 and 3,717.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.49, 14,936.24 and 3,717.99 is: 5,576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.49 : 14,936.24 = 3,717.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.49/14,936.24 = 3,717.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.49x = 14,936.24 × 3,717.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.49x = 55,532,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,532,779.34/9,957.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.98

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