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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.02, 14,965.23 and 4,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.02, 14,965.23 and 4,136.76 is: 6,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.02 : 14,965.23 = 4,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.02/14,965.23 = 4,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.02x = 14,965.23 × 4,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.02x = 61,907,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907,564.85/9,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.64

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