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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.50, 14,983.62 and 3,753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.50, 14,983.62 and 3,753.82 is: 5,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.50 : 14,983.62 = 3,753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.50/14,983.62 = 3,753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.50x = 14,983.62 × 3,753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.50x = 56,245,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245,812.43/9,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.11

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