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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.26, 14,962.88 and 2,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.26, 14,962.88 and 2,679.26 is: 4,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.26 : 14,962.88 = 2,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.26/14,962.88 = 2,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.26x = 14,962.88 × 2,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.26x = 40,089,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,089,445.87/9,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.89

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