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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.28, 14,975.36 and 4,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.28, 14,975.36 and 4,137 is: 6,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.28 : 14,975.36 = 4,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.28/14,975.36 = 4,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.28x = 14,975.36 × 4,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.28x = 61,953,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953,064.32/9,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.04

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