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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.44, 14,962.10 and 7,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.44, 14,962.10 and 7,332.44 is: 11,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.44 : 14,962.10 = 7,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.44/14,962.10 = 7,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.44x = 14,962.10 × 7,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.44x = 109,708,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,708,700.52/9,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.29

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