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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.98, 14,943.66 and 3,721.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.98, 14,943.66 and 3,721.86 is: 5,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.98 : 14,943.66 = 3,721.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.98/14,943.66 = 3,721.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.98x = 14,943.66 × 3,721.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.98x = 55,618,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,618,210.41/9,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.05

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