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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.94, 14,941.51 and 7,905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.94, 14,941.51 and 7,905.23 is: 11,844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.94 : 14,941.51 = 7,905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.94/14,941.51 = 7,905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.94x = 14,941.51 × 7,905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.94x = 118,115,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,115,978.63/9,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.83

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