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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.52, 14,966.54 and 3,313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.52, 14,966.54 and 3,313.41 is: 4,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.52 : 14,966.54 = 3,313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.52/14,966.54 = 3,313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.52x = 14,966.54 × 3,313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.52x = 49,590,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,590,283.30/9,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.70

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