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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.63, 14,961.90 and 2,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.63, 14,961.90 and 2,954.69 is: 4,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.63 : 14,961.90 = 2,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.63/14,961.90 = 2,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.63x = 14,961.90 × 2,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.63x = 44,207,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207,768.69/9,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.02

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