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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.49, 14,966.92 and 2,957.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.49, 14,966.92 and 2,957.05 is: 4,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.49 : 14,966.92 = 2,957.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.49/14,966.92 = 2,957.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.49x = 14,966.92 × 2,957.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.49x = 44,257,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257,930.79/9,976.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.22

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