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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.24, 14,947.20 and 3,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.24, 14,947.20 and 3,726 is: 5,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.24 : 14,947.20 = 3,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.24/14,947.20 = 3,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.24x = 14,947.20 × 3,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.24x = 55,693,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,267.20/9,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.19

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