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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.86, 14,959.89 and 4,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.86, 14,959.89 and 4,129.92 is: 6,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.86 : 14,959.89 = 4,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.86/14,959.89 = 4,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.86x = 14,959.89 × 4,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.86x = 61,783,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,783,148.91/9,972.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.13

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