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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.30, 14,964.45 and 2,581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.30, 14,964.45 and 2,581.51 is: 3,872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.30 : 14,964.45 = 2,581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.30/14,964.45 = 2,581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.30x = 14,964.45 × 2,581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.30x = 38,630,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630,877.32/9,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.27

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