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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.87, 14,955.54 and 4,424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.87, 14,955.54 and 4,424.79 is: 6,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.87 : 14,955.54 = 4,424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.87/14,955.54 = 4,424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.87x = 14,955.54 × 4,424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.87x = 66,175,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,163.33/9,973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.85

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