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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.80, 14,962.20 and 9,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.80, 14,962.20 and 9,326.80 is: 13,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.80 : 14,962.20 = 9,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.80/14,962.20 = 9,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.80x = 14,962.20 × 9,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.80x = 139,549,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,549,446.96/9,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.20

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