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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.87, 14,961.86 and 3,732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.87, 14,961.86 and 3,732.97 is: 5,600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.87 : 14,961.86 = 3,732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.87/14,961.86 = 3,732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.87x = 14,961.86 × 3,732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.87x = 55,852,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852,181.50/9,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.41

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