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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.05, 14,952.62 and 3,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.05, 14,952.62 and 3,729.70 is: 5,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.05 : 14,952.62 = 3,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.05/14,952.62 = 3,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.05x = 14,952.62 × 3,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.05x = 55,768,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768,786.81/9,968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.75

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