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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.26, 14,955.29 and 2,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.26, 14,955.29 and 2,950.76 is: 4,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.26 : 14,955.29 = 2,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.26/14,955.29 = 2,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.26x = 14,955.29 × 2,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.26x = 44,129,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,464.14/9,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.78

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