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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.72, 14,948.90 and 4,121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.72, 14,948.90 and 4,121.79 is: 6,183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.72 : 14,948.90 = 4,121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.72/14,948.90 = 4,121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.72x = 14,948.90 × 4,121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.72x = 61,616,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616,188.51/9,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.43

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