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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.94, 14,944.51 and 7,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.94, 14,944.51 and 7,907.23 is: 11,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.94 : 14,944.51 = 7,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.94/14,944.51 = 7,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.94x = 14,944.51 × 7,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.94x = 118,169,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,169,677.81/9,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.84

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