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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.49, 14,940.92 and 4,775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.49, 14,940.92 and 4,775.01 is: 7,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.49 : 14,940.92 = 4,775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.49/14,940.92 = 4,775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.49x = 14,940.92 × 4,775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.49x = 71,343,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343,018.53/9,965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.01

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