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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.79, 14,962.16 and 2,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.79, 14,962.16 and 2,955.35 is: 4,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.79 : 14,962.16 = 2,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.79/14,962.16 = 2,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.79x = 14,962.16 × 2,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.79x = 44,218,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218,419.56/9,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.02

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