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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.25, 14,962.68 and 2,956.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.25, 14,962.68 and 2,956.11 is: 4,433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.25 : 14,962.68 = 2,956.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.25/14,962.68 = 2,956.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.25x = 14,962.68 × 2,956.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.25x = 44,231,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,327.97/9,976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.66

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