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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.41, 14,964.72 and 4,781.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.41, 14,964.72 and 4,781.07 is: 7,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.41 : 14,964.72 = 4,781.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.41/14,964.72 = 4,781.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.41x = 14,964.72 × 4,781.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.41x = 71,547,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,547,373.85/9,976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.66

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