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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.88, 14,959.08 and 4,709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.88, 14,959.08 and 4,709.07 is: 7,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.88 : 14,959.08 = 4,709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.88/14,959.08 = 4,709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.88x = 14,959.08 × 4,709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.88x = 70,443,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,443,354.86/9,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.08

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