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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.73, 14,966.91 and 4,133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.73, 14,966.91 and 4,133.79 is: 6,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.73 : 14,966.91 = 4,133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.73/14,966.91 = 4,133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.73x = 14,966.91 × 4,133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.73x = 61,870,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,870,062.89/9,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.44

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