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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.25, 14,959.88 and 2,677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.25, 14,959.88 and 2,677.25 is: 4,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.25 : 14,959.88 = 2,677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.25/14,959.88 = 2,677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.25x = 14,959.88 × 2,677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.25x = 40,051,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051,325.34/9,973.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.88

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