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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.73, 14,968.62 and 4,429.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.73, 14,968.62 and 4,429.58 is: 6,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.73 : 14,968.62 = 4,429.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.73/14,968.62 = 4,429.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.73x = 14,968.62 × 4,429.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.73x = 66,304,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304,624.94/9,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.93

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