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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.51, 14,958.83 and 4,762.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.51, 14,958.83 and 4,762.59 is: 7,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.51 : 14,958.83 = 4,762.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.51/14,958.83 = 4,762.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.51x = 14,958.83 × 4,762.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.51x = 71,242,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,242,774.17/9,972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.92

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