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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.16, 14,962.17 and 2,954.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.16, 14,962.17 and 2,954.53 is: 4,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.16 : 14,962.17 = 2,954.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.16/14,962.17 = 2,954.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.16x = 14,962.17 × 2,954.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.16x = 44,206,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206,180.13/9,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.18

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