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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.18, 14,953.27 and 2,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.18, 14,953.27 and 2,949.32 is: 4,422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.18 : 14,953.27 = 2,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.18/14,953.27 = 2,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.18x = 14,953.27 × 2,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.18x = 44,101,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,101,978.28/9,971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.94

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