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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.35, 14,961.47 and 2,578.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.35, 14,961.47 and 2,578.18 is: 3,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.35 : 14,961.47 = 2,578.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.35/14,961.47 = 2,578.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.35x = 14,961.47 × 2,578.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.35x = 38,573,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,573,362.72/9,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.26

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