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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.59, 14,970.05 and 4,136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.59, 14,970.05 and 4,136.67 is: 6,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.59 : 14,970.05 = 4,136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.59/14,970.05 = 4,136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.59x = 14,970.05 × 4,136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.59x = 61,926,136.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,926,136.05/9,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.28

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