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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.16, 14,954.91 and 3,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.16, 14,954.91 and 3,730.51 is: 5,595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.16 : 14,954.91 = 3,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.16/14,954.91 = 3,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.16x = 14,954.91 × 3,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.16x = 55,789,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,789,441.30/9,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.08

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