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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.41, 14,966.55 and 4,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.41, 14,966.55 and 4,432.64 is: 6,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.41 : 14,966.55 = 4,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.41/14,966.55 = 4,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.41x = 14,966.55 × 4,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.41x = 66,341,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341,253.36/9,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.48

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