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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.29, 14,950.56 and 2,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.29, 14,950.56 and 2,470.87 is: 3,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.29 : 14,950.56 = 2,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.29/14,950.56 = 2,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.29x = 14,950.56 × 2,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.29x = 36,940,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,940,890.19/9,967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.21

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