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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.39, 14,445.63 and 2,966.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.39, 14,445.63 and 2,966.81 is: 4,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.39 : 14,445.63 = 2,966.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.39/14,445.63 = 2,966.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.39x = 14,445.63 × 2,966.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.39x = 42,857,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,367.31/9,630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.22

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