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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.32, 14,958.81 and 2,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.32, 14,958.81 and 2,577.20 is: 3,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.32 : 14,958.81 = 2,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.32/14,958.81 = 2,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.32x = 14,958.81 × 2,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.32x = 38,551,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,770.34/9,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.49

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