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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.59, 14,934.15 and 2,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.59, 14,934.15 and 2,936.10 is: 4,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.59 : 14,934.15 = 2,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.59/14,934.15 = 2,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.59x = 14,934.15 × 2,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.59x = 43,848,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,848,157.82/9,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.49

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