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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.40, 14,936.10 and 4,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.40, 14,936.10 and 4,763.80 is: 7,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.40 : 14,936.10 = 4,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.40/14,936.10 = 4,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.40x = 14,936.10 × 4,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.40x = 71,152,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,152,593.18/9,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.10

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