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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.27, 14,955.40 and 2,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.27, 14,955.40 and 2,949.74 is: 4,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.27 : 14,955.40 = 2,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.27/14,955.40 = 2,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.27x = 14,955.40 × 2,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.27x = 44,114,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,114,466.82/9,970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.60

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