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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.68, 14,961.96 and 2,952.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.68, 14,961.96 and 2,952.89 is: 4,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.68 : 14,961.96 = 2,952.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.68/14,961.96 = 2,952.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.68x = 14,961.96 × 2,952.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.68x = 44,180,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,947.25/9,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.20

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