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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.16, 14,953.41 and 3,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.16, 14,953.41 and 3,729.51 is: 5,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.16 : 14,953.41 = 3,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.16/14,953.41 = 3,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.16x = 14,953.41 × 3,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.16x = 55,768,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768,892.13/9,970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.58

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