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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.94, 14,956.32 and 2,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.94, 14,956.32 and 2,951.45 is: 4,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.94 : 14,956.32 = 2,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.94/14,956.32 = 2,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.94x = 14,956.32 × 2,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.94x = 44,142,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142,755.88/9,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.81

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