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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.19, 14,962.17 and 4,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.19, 14,962.17 and 4,131.64 is: 6,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.19 : 14,962.17 = 4,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.19/14,962.17 = 4,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.19x = 14,962.17 × 4,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.19x = 61,818,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818,300.06/9,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.21

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