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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.29, 14,939.76 and 4,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.29, 14,939.76 and 4,042.80 is: 6,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.29 : 14,939.76 = 4,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.29/14,939.76 = 4,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.29x = 14,939.76 × 4,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.29x = 60,398,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398,461.73/9,967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.67

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