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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.92, 14,965.50 and 3,738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.92, 14,965.50 and 3,738.08 is: 5,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.92 : 14,965.50 = 3,738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.92/14,965.50 = 3,738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.92x = 14,965.50 × 3,738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.92x = 55,942,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,942,236.24/9,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.73

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