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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.36, 14,983.13 and 3,747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.36, 14,983.13 and 3,747.96 is: 5,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.36 : 14,983.13 = 3,747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.36/14,983.13 = 3,747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.36x = 14,983.13 × 3,747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.36x = 56,156,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156,171.91/9,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.47

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