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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.62, 14,965.98 and 3,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.62, 14,965.98 and 3,735.72 is: 5,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.62 : 14,965.98 = 3,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.62/14,965.98 = 3,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.62x = 14,965.98 × 3,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.62x = 55,908,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908,710.81/9,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.53

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