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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.08, 14,956.67 and 2,575.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.08, 14,956.67 and 2,575.03 is: 3,862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.08 : 14,956.67 = 2,575.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.08/14,956.67 = 2,575.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.08x = 14,956.67 × 2,575.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.08x = 38,513,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,823.68/9,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.55

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