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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.99, 14,951.94 and 6,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.99, 14,951.94 and 6,265 is: 9,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.99 : 14,951.94 = 6,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.99/14,951.94 = 6,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.99x = 14,951.94 × 6,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.99x = 93,673,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,673,904.10/9,973.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.82

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