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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.74, 14,963.42 and 2,956.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.74, 14,963.42 and 2,956.62 is: 4,434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.74 : 14,963.42 = 2,956.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.74/14,963.42 = 2,956.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.74x = 14,963.42 × 2,956.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.74x = 44,241,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,241,146.84/9,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.43

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