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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.10, 14,950.23 and 3,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.10, 14,950.23 and 3,729.10 is: 5,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.10 : 14,950.23 = 3,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.10/14,950.23 = 3,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.10x = 14,950.23 × 3,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.10x = 55,750,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750,902.69/9,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.05

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