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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.94, 14,952.40 and 3,396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.94, 14,952.40 and 3,396.53 is: 5,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.94 : 14,952.40 = 3,396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.94/14,952.40 = 3,396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.94x = 14,952.40 × 3,396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.94x = 50,786,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,786,304.06/9,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.90

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