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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.40, 14,981.22 and 2,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.40, 14,981.22 and 2,967.25 is: 4,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.40 : 14,981.22 = 2,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.40/14,981.22 = 2,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.40x = 14,981.22 × 2,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.40x = 44,453,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453,025.05/9,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.91

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