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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.59, 14,935.65 and 2,937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.59, 14,935.65 and 2,937.10 is: 4,404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.59 : 14,935.65 = 2,937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.59/14,935.65 = 2,937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.59x = 14,935.65 × 2,937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.59x = 43,867,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,867,497.62/9,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.99

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