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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.26, 14,963.48 and 3,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.26, 14,963.48 and 3,651.54 is: 5,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.26 : 14,963.48 = 3,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.26/14,963.48 = 3,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.26x = 14,963.48 × 3,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.26x = 54,639,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,745.76/9,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.33

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