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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.52, 14,933.34 and 3,719.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.52, 14,933.34 and 3,719.85 is: 5,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.52 : 14,933.34 = 3,719.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.52/14,933.34 = 3,719.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.52x = 14,933.34 × 3,719.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.52x = 55,549,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,784.80/9,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.88

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