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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.73, 14,949.90 and 4,415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.73, 14,949.90 and 4,415.85 is: 6,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.73 : 14,949.90 = 4,415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.73/14,949.90 = 4,415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.73x = 14,949.90 × 4,415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.73x = 66,016,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016,515.92/9,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.35

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