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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.40, 14,962.22 and 4,978.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.40, 14,962.22 and 4,978.45 is: 7,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.40 : 14,962.22 = 4,978.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.40/14,962.22 = 4,978.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.40x = 14,962.22 × 4,978.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.40x = 74,488,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,488,664.16/9,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.73

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