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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.55, 14,953.37 and 3,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.55, 14,953.37 and 3,730.20 is: 5,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.55 : 14,953.37 = 3,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.55/14,953.37 = 3,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.55x = 14,953.37 × 3,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.55x = 55,779,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,779,042.12/9,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.50

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