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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.97, 14,962.41 and 2,579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.97, 14,962.41 and 2,579.46 is: 3,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.97 : 14,962.41 = 2,579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.97/14,962.41 = 2,579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.97x = 14,962.41 × 2,579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.97x = 38,594,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594,938.10/9,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.18

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