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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,978.61, 14,966.68 and 2,582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,978.61, 14,966.68 and 2,582.45 is: 3,873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,978.61 : 14,966.68 = 2,582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,978.61/14,966.68 = 2,582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,978.61x = 14,966.68 × 2,582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,978.61x = 38,650,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650,702.77/9,978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.36

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