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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.43, 14,953.86 and 4,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.43, 14,953.86 and 4,129.14 is: 6,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.43 : 14,953.86 = 4,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.43/14,953.86 = 4,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.43x = 14,953.86 × 4,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.43x = 61,746,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,746,581.48/9,968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.21

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