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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.60, 14,957.70 and 4,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.60, 14,957.70 and 4,130.20 is: 6,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.60 : 14,957.70 = 4,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.60/14,957.70 = 4,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.60x = 14,957.70 × 4,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.60x = 61,778,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778,292.54/9,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.32

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