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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.12, 14,993.07 and 2,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.12, 14,993.07 and 2,975.23 is: 4,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.12 : 14,993.07 = 2,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.12/14,993.07 = 2,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.12x = 14,993.07 × 2,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.12x = 44,607,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,607,831.66/9,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.07

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