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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.04, 14,953.43 and 4,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.04, 14,953.43 and 4,421.26 is: 6,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.04 : 14,953.43 = 4,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.04/14,953.43 = 4,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.04x = 14,953.43 × 4,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.04x = 66,113,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113,001.92/9,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.50

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