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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.26, 14,956.79 and 2,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.26, 14,956.79 and 2,951.76 is: 4,426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.26 : 14,956.79 = 2,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.26/14,956.79 = 2,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.26x = 14,956.79 × 2,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.26x = 44,148,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148,854.45/9,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.28

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