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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.52, 14,873.96 and 4,981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.52, 14,873.96 and 4,981.56 is: 7,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.52 : 14,873.96 = 4,981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.52/14,873.96 = 4,981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.52x = 14,873.96 × 4,981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.52x = 74,095,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095,524.18/9,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.45

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