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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.84, 14,955.48 and 2,574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.84, 14,955.48 and 2,574.36 is: 3,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.84 : 14,955.48 = 2,574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.84/14,955.48 = 2,574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.84x = 14,955.48 × 2,574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.84x = 38,500,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500,789.49/9,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.73

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