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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.76, 14,939.06 and 4,968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.76, 14,939.06 and 4,968.02 is: 7,440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.76 : 14,939.06 = 4,968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.76/14,939.06 = 4,968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.76x = 14,939.06 × 4,968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.76x = 74,217,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217,449.33/9,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.52

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