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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.46, 14,953.10 and 3,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.46, 14,953.10 and 3,727.84 is: 5,591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.46 : 14,953.10 = 3,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.46/14,953.10 = 3,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.46x = 14,953.10 × 3,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.46x = 55,742,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,764.30/9,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.91

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