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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.60, 14,954.70 and 4,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.60, 14,954.70 and 4,128.20 is: 6,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.60 : 14,954.70 = 4,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.60/14,954.70 = 4,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.60x = 14,954.70 × 4,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.60x = 61,735,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735,992.54/9,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.32

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