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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.72, 14,934.96 and 3,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.72, 14,934.96 and 3,383.76 is: 5,075.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.72 : 14,934.96 = 3,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.72/14,934.96 = 3,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.72x = 14,934.96 × 3,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.72x = 50,536,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,536,320.25/9,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.09

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