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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.54, 14,975.74 and 4,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.54, 14,975.74 and 4,137.24 is: 6,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.54 : 14,975.74 = 4,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.54/14,975.74 = 4,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.54x = 14,975.74 × 4,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.54x = 61,958,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,230.56/9,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.39

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