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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.75, 14,959.13 and 2,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.75, 14,959.13 and 2,676.75 is: 4,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.75 : 14,959.13 = 2,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.75/14,959.13 = 2,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.75x = 14,959.13 × 2,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.75x = 40,041,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041,837.84/9,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.13

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