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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.08, 14,965.67 and 4,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.08, 14,965.67 and 4,714.13 is: 7,072.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.08 : 14,965.67 = 4,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.08/14,965.67 = 4,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.08x = 14,965.67 × 4,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.08x = 70,550,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,550,163.12/9,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.64

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