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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.07, 14,951.49 and 4,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.07, 14,951.49 and 4,124.52 is: 6,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.07 : 14,951.49 = 4,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.07/14,951.49 = 4,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.07x = 14,951.49 × 4,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.07x = 61,667,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,719.53/9,968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.53

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