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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.76, 14,964.02 and 3,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.76, 14,964.02 and 3,735.12 is: 5,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.76 : 14,964.02 = 3,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.76/14,964.02 = 3,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.76x = 14,964.02 × 3,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.76x = 55,892,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,410.38/9,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.82

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