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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.43, 14,956.39 and 2,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.43, 14,956.39 and 2,952.97 is: 4,428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.43 : 14,956.39 = 2,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.43/14,956.39 = 2,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.43x = 14,956.39 × 2,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.43x = 44,165,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165,770.98/9,972.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.79

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