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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.06, 14,963.49 and 3,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.06, 14,963.49 and 3,966.52 is: 5,952.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.06 : 14,963.49 = 3,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.06/14,963.49 = 3,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.06x = 14,963.49 × 3,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.06x = 59,352,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352,982.35/9,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.52

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