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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.81, 14,963.97 and 2,580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.81, 14,963.97 and 2,580.24 is: 3,870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.81 : 14,963.97 = 2,580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.81/14,963.97 = 2,580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.81x = 14,963.97 × 2,580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.81x = 38,610,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,610,615.57/9,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.42

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