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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.06, 14,964.75 and 3,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.06, 14,964.75 and 3,734.82 is: 5,603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.06 : 14,964.75 = 3,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.06/14,964.75 = 3,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.06x = 14,964.75 × 3,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.06x = 55,890,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,890,647.60/9,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.04

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