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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.20, 14,966.37 and 4,273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.20, 14,966.37 and 4,273.77 is: 6,412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.20 : 14,966.37 = 4,273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.20/14,966.37 = 4,273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.20x = 14,966.37 × 4,273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.20x = 63,962,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962,823.11/9,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.18

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