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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.08, 14,955.17 and 2,574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.08, 14,955.17 and 2,574.03 is: 3,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.08 : 14,955.17 = 2,574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.08/14,955.17 = 2,574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.08x = 14,955.17 × 2,574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.08x = 38,495,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495,043.36/9,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.06

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