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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.59, 14,962.78 and 2,956.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.59, 14,962.78 and 2,956.66 is: 4,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.59 : 14,962.78 = 2,956.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.59/14,962.78 = 2,956.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.59x = 14,962.78 × 2,956.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.59x = 44,239,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,838.33/9,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.37

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