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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.65, 14,491.87 and 2,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.65, 14,491.87 and 2,997.19 is: 4,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.65 : 14,491.87 = 2,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.65/14,491.87 = 2,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.65x = 14,491.87 × 2,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.65x = 43,434,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434,928.03/9,660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.07

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