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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.52, 14,958.54 and 4,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.52, 14,958.54 and 4,132.26 is: 6,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.52 : 14,958.54 = 4,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.52/14,958.54 = 4,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.52x = 14,958.54 × 4,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.52x = 61,812,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812,576.50/9,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.91

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