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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.63, 14,957.35 and 2,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.63, 14,957.35 and 2,952.14 is: 4,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.63 : 14,957.35 = 2,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.63/14,957.35 = 2,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.63x = 14,957.35 × 2,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.63x = 44,156,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156,112.75/9,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.84

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