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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.48, 14,963.64 and 3,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.48, 14,963.64 and 3,818 is: 5,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.48 : 14,963.64 = 3,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.48/14,963.64 = 3,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.48x = 14,963.64 × 3,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.48x = 57,131,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131,177.52/9,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.73

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