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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.44, 14,961.90 and 4,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.44, 14,961.90 and 4,129.48 is: 6,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.44 : 14,961.90 = 4,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.44/14,961.90 = 4,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.44x = 14,961.90 × 4,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.44x = 61,784,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784,866.81/9,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.32

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