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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.64, 14,958.67 and 3,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.64, 14,958.67 and 3,309.60 is: 4,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.64 : 14,958.67 = 3,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.64/14,958.67 = 3,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.64x = 14,958.67 × 3,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.64x = 49,507,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,507,214.23/9,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.31

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