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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.02, 14,954.59 and 4,974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.02, 14,954.59 and 4,974.65 is: 7,458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.02 : 14,954.59 = 4,974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.02/14,954.59 = 4,974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.02x = 14,954.59 × 4,974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.02x = 74,393,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393,851.14/9,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.02

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