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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.36, 14,948.32 and 4,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.36, 14,948.32 and 4,122.60 is: 6,182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.36 : 14,948.32 = 4,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.36/14,948.32 = 4,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.36x = 14,948.32 × 4,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.36x = 61,625,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,625,944.03/9,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.77

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