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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.79, 14,494.57 and 2,999.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.79, 14,494.57 and 2,999.99 is: 4,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.79 : 14,494.57 = 2,999.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.79/14,494.57 = 2,999.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.79x = 14,494.57 × 2,999.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.79x = 43,483,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,483,565.05/9,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.10

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