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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.68, 14,995.20 and 3,756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.68, 14,995.20 and 3,756.30 is: 5,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.68 : 14,995.20 = 3,756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.68/14,995.20 = 3,756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.68x = 14,995.20 × 3,756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.68x = 56,326,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,469.76/9,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.34

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