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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.60, 14,943.48 and 3,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.60, 14,943.48 and 3,724.60 is: 5,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.60 : 14,943.48 = 3,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.60/14,943.48 = 3,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.60x = 14,943.48 × 3,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.60x = 55,658,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,485.61/9,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.30

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