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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.08, 14,949.84 and 3,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.08, 14,949.84 and 3,724.68 is: 5,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.08 : 14,949.84 = 3,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.08/14,949.84 = 3,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.08x = 14,949.84 × 3,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.08x = 55,683,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683,370.05/9,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.73

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