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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.84, 14,965.79 and 3,735.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.84, 14,965.79 and 3,735.71 is: 5,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.84 : 14,965.79 = 3,735.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.84/14,965.79 = 3,735.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.84x = 14,965.79 × 3,735.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.84x = 55,907,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,907,757.85/9,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.32

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