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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.55, 14,954.87 and 3,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.55, 14,954.87 and 3,731.20 is: 5,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.55 : 14,954.87 = 3,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.55/14,954.87 = 3,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.55x = 14,954.87 × 3,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.55x = 55,799,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,799,592.29/9,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.00

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