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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.97, 14,493.51 and 3,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.97, 14,493.51 and 3,336.44 is: 5,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.97 : 14,493.51 = 3,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.97/14,493.51 = 3,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.97x = 14,493.51 × 3,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.97x = 48,356,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,356,709.82/9,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.37

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