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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.50, 14,948.68 and 4,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.50, 14,948.68 and 4,427.20 is: 6,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.50 : 14,948.68 = 4,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.50/14,948.68 = 4,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.50x = 14,948.68 × 4,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.50x = 66,180,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,180,796.10/9,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.33

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