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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.21, 14,950.26 and 2,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.21, 14,950.26 and 2,947.35 is: 4,419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.21 : 14,950.26 = 2,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.21/14,950.26 = 2,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.21x = 14,950.26 × 2,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.21x = 44,063,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063,648.81/9,969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.97

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