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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.36, 14,966.74 and 2,956.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.36, 14,966.74 and 2,956.93 is: 4,436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.36 : 14,966.74 = 2,956.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.36/14,966.74 = 2,956.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.36x = 14,966.74 × 2,956.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.36x = 44,255,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,557.70/9,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.04

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