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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.28, 14,970.86 and 4,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.28, 14,970.86 and 4,133.99 is: 6,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.28 : 14,970.86 = 4,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.28/14,970.86 = 4,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.28x = 14,970.86 × 4,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.28x = 61,889,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889,433.29/9,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.52

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