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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.77, 14,959.15 and 2,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.77, 14,959.15 and 2,952.24 is: 4,428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.77 : 14,959.15 = 2,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.77/14,959.15 = 2,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.77x = 14,959.15 × 2,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.77x = 44,163,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163,001.00/9,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.36

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