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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.52, 14,954 and 4,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.52, 14,954 and 4,129.24 is: 6,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.52 : 14,954 = 4,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.52/14,954 = 4,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.52x = 14,954 × 4,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.52x = 61,748,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,654.96/9,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.37

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