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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.87, 14,955.57 and 3,307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.87, 14,955.57 and 3,307.50 is: 4,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.87 : 14,955.57 = 3,307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.87/14,955.57 = 3,307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.87x = 14,955.57 × 3,307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.87x = 49,465,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465,547.78/9,968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.00

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