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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.46, 14,951.60 and 3,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.46, 14,951.60 and 3,726.84 is: 5,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.46 : 14,951.60 = 3,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.46/14,951.60 = 3,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.46x = 14,951.60 × 3,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.46x = 55,722,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,722,220.94/9,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.41

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