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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.32, 14,960.40 and 4,426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.32, 14,960.40 and 4,426.74 is: 6,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.32 : 14,960.40 = 4,426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.32/14,960.40 = 4,426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.32x = 14,960.40 × 4,426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.32x = 66,225,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,801.10/9,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.30

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