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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.69, 14,963.49 and 2,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.69, 14,963.49 and 2,579.52 is: 3,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.69 : 14,963.49 = 2,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.69/14,963.49 = 2,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.69x = 14,963.49 × 2,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.69x = 38,598,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598,621.72/9,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.27

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