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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.36, 14,964.39 and 2,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.36, 14,964.39 and 2,580.22 is: 3,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.36 : 14,964.39 = 2,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.36/14,964.39 = 2,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.36x = 14,964.39 × 2,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.36x = 38,611,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611,418.37/9,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.29

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