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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.22, 14,949.90 and 4,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.22, 14,949.90 and 4,126.50 is: 6,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.22 : 14,949.90 = 4,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.22/14,949.90 = 4,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.22x = 14,949.90 × 4,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.22x = 61,690,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,690,762.35/9,968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.74

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