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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.09, 14,952.69 and 4,125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.09, 14,952.69 and 4,125.51 is: 6,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.09 : 14,952.69 = 4,125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.09/14,952.69 = 4,125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.09x = 14,952.69 × 4,125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.09x = 61,687,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,687,472.12/9,972.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.01

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