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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.49, 14,963.92 and 2,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.49, 14,963.92 and 2,955.05 is: 4,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.49 : 14,963.92 = 2,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.49/14,963.92 = 2,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.49x = 14,963.92 × 2,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.49x = 44,219,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219,206.50/9,974.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.23

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