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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.44, 14,956.65 and 5,469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.44, 14,956.65 and 5,469.59 is: 8,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.44 : 14,956.65 = 5,469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.44/14,956.65 = 5,469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.44x = 14,956.65 × 5,469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.44x = 81,806,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,806,668.49/9,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.45

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