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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.01, 14,968.44 and 2,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.01, 14,968.44 and 2,959.04 is: 4,438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.01 : 14,968.44 = 2,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.01/14,968.44 = 2,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.01x = 14,968.44 × 2,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.01x = 44,292,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,250.12/9,979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.54

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