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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.45, 14,960.20 and 9,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.45, 14,960.20 and 9,364.51 is: 14,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.45 : 14,960.20 = 9,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.45/14,960.20 = 9,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.45x = 14,960.20 × 9,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.45x = 140,094,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,094,942.50/9,973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,046.79

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