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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.02, 61,743.22 and 9,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.02, 61,743.22 and 9,997.28 is: 14,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.02 : 61,743.22 = 9,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.02/61,743.22 = 9,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.02x = 61,743.22 × 9,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.02x = 617,264,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,264,258.44/41,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.97

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