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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.93, 14,966.64 and 3,402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.93, 14,966.64 and 3,402.63 is: 5,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.93 : 14,966.64 = 3,402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.93/14,966.64 = 3,402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.93x = 14,966.64 × 3,402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.93x = 50,925,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925,938.26/9,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.88

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