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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.82, 14,962.52 and 4,130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.82, 14,962.52 and 4,130.88 is: 6,197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.82 : 14,962.52 = 4,130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.82/14,962.52 = 4,130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.82x = 14,962.52 × 4,130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.82x = 61,808,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808,374.62/9,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.06

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