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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.80, 14,965.20 and 2,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.80, 14,965.20 and 2,581.20 is: 3,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.80 : 14,965.20 = 2,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.80/14,965.20 = 2,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.80x = 14,965.20 × 2,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.80x = 38,628,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,628,174.24/9,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.80

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