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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.62, 14,954.41 and 2,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.62, 14,954.41 and 2,950.22 is: 4,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.62 : 14,954.41 = 2,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.62/14,954.41 = 2,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.62x = 14,954.41 × 2,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.62x = 44,118,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118,717.32/9,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.99

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