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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.72, 14,965.77 and 2,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.72, 14,965.77 and 2,956.28 is: 4,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.72 : 14,965.77 = 2,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.72/14,965.77 = 2,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.72x = 14,965.77 × 2,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.72x = 44,242,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242,931.71/9,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.06

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