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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.74, 14,966.43 and 5,352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.74, 14,966.43 and 5,352.34 is: 8,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.74 : 14,966.43 = 5,352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.74/14,966.43 = 5,352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.74x = 14,966.43 × 5,352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.74x = 80,105,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,105,421.95/9,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.83

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