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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.82, 14,959.13 and 2,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.82, 14,959.13 and 2,953.32 is: 4,428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.82 : 14,959.13 = 2,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.82/14,959.13 = 2,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.82x = 14,959.13 × 2,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.82x = 44,179,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,105.19/9,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.62

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