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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.58, 14,494.44 and 2,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.58, 14,494.44 and 2,997.94 is: 4,497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.58 : 14,494.44 = 2,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.58/14,494.44 = 2,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.58x = 14,494.44 × 2,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.58x = 43,453,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453,425.22/9,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.55

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