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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.87, 14,962.82 and 2,579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.87, 14,962.82 and 2,579.39 is: 3,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.87 : 14,962.82 = 2,579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.87/14,962.82 = 2,579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.87x = 14,962.82 × 2,579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.87x = 38,594,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594,935.38/9,974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.22

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