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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.88, 14,957.58 and 4,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.88, 14,957.58 and 4,708.16 is: 7,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.88 : 14,957.58 = 4,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.88/14,957.58 = 4,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.88x = 14,957.58 × 4,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.88x = 70,422,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,422,679.85/9,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.71

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