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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.42, 14,962.97 and 2,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.42, 14,962.97 and 2,955.41 is: 4,433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.42 : 14,962.97 = 2,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.42/14,962.97 = 2,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.42x = 14,962.97 × 2,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.42x = 44,221,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,621.58/9,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.06

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