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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.32, 14,964.77 and 4,132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.32, 14,964.77 and 4,132.38 is: 6,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.32 : 14,964.77 = 4,132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.32/14,964.77 = 4,132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.32x = 14,964.77 × 4,132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.32x = 61,840,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,840,116.25/9,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.31

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