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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.83, 14,936.78 and 2,937.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.83, 14,936.78 and 2,937.93 is: 4,406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.83 : 14,936.78 = 2,937.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.83/14,936.78 = 2,937.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.83x = 14,936.78 × 2,937.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.83x = 43,883,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883,214.07/9,957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.91

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