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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.72, 14,950.40 and 4,122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.72, 14,950.40 and 4,122.79 is: 6,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.72 : 14,950.40 = 4,122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.72/14,950.40 = 4,122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.72x = 14,950.40 × 4,122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.72x = 61,637,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,637,359.62/9,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.94

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