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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.73, 14,948.18 and 3,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.73, 14,948.18 and 3,727.73 is: 5,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.73 : 14,948.18 = 3,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.73/14,948.18 = 3,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.73x = 14,948.18 × 3,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.73x = 55,722,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,722,685.65/9,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.99

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