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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.02, 14,953.09 and 4,973.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.02, 14,953.09 and 4,973.65 is: 7,456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.02 : 14,953.09 = 4,973.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.02/14,953.09 = 4,973.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.02x = 14,953.09 × 4,973.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.02x = 74,371,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,371,479.70/9,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.52

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