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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.83, 14,962.29 and 4,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.83, 14,962.29 and 4,711.88 is: 7,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.83 : 14,962.29 = 4,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.83/14,962.29 = 4,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.83x = 14,962.29 × 4,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.83x = 70,500,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,500,534.74/9,972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.26

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