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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.80, 14,972.40 and 4,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.80, 14,972.40 and 4,137.60 is: 6,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.80 : 14,972.40 = 4,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.80/14,972.40 = 4,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.80x = 14,972.40 × 4,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.80x = 61,949,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949,802.24/9,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.39

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