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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.24, 14,851.79 and 2,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.24, 14,851.79 and 2,975.74 is: 4,463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.24 : 14,851.79 = 2,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.24/14,851.79 = 2,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.24x = 14,851.79 × 2,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.24x = 44,195,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,024.73/9,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.59

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