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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.85, 14,967.70 and 3,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.85, 14,967.70 and 3,051.35 is: 4,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.85 : 14,967.70 = 3,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.85/14,967.70 = 3,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.85x = 14,967.70 × 3,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.85x = 45,671,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671,601.30/9,976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.76

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