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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.67, 14,962.46 and 3,733.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.67, 14,962.46 and 3,733.07 is: 5,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.67 : 14,962.46 = 3,733.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.67/14,962.46 = 3,733.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.67x = 14,962.46 × 3,733.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.67x = 55,855,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,855,817.07/9,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.77

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