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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.94, 14,945.72 and 3,724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.94, 14,945.72 and 3,724.73 is: 5,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.94 : 14,945.72 = 3,724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.94/14,945.72 = 3,724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.94x = 14,945.72 × 3,724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.94x = 55,668,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668,678.30/9,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.78

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