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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.93, 14,962.14 and 4,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.93, 14,962.14 and 4,046.16 is: 6,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.93 : 14,962.14 = 4,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.93/14,962.14 = 4,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.93x = 14,962.14 × 4,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.93x = 60,539,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,212.38/9,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.35

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