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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.97, 14,952.72 and 4,422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.97, 14,952.72 and 4,422.92 is: 6,632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.97 : 14,952.72 = 4,422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.97/14,952.72 = 4,422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.97x = 14,952.72 × 4,422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.97x = 66,134,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,134,609.58/9,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.05

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