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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.88, 14,966.64 and 3,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.88, 14,966.64 and 3,823.20 is: 5,736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.88 : 14,966.64 = 3,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.88/14,966.64 = 3,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.88x = 14,966.64 × 3,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.88x = 57,220,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,220,458.05/9,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.46

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