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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.91, 14,953.50 and 3,730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.91, 14,953.50 and 3,730.10 is: 5,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.91 : 14,953.50 = 3,730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.91/14,953.50 = 3,730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.91x = 14,953.50 × 3,730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.91x = 55,777,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,777,975.58/9,967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.76

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