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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.22, 14,958.32 and 4,705.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.22, 14,958.32 and 4,705.49 is: 7,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.22 : 14,958.32 = 4,705.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.22/14,958.32 = 4,705.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.22x = 14,958.32 × 4,705.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.22x = 70,386,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,386,225.18/9,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.23

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