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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.54, 14,972.75 and 4,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.54, 14,972.75 and 4,135.25 is: 6,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.54 : 14,972.75 = 4,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.54/14,972.75 = 4,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.54x = 14,972.75 × 4,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.54x = 61,916,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,916,043.76/9,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.41

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