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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.06, 14,939.36 and 3,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.06, 14,939.36 and 3,717.66 is: 5,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.06 : 14,939.36 = 3,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.06/14,939.36 = 3,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.06x = 14,939.36 × 3,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.06x = 55,539,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539,461.10/9,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.22

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