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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.94, 14,945.04 and 3,725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.94, 14,945.04 and 3,725.46 is: 5,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.94 : 14,945.04 = 3,725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.94/14,945.04 = 3,725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.94x = 14,945.04 × 3,725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.94x = 55,677,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,677,148.72/9,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.06

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