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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.04, 14,496.82 and 2,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.04, 14,496.82 and 2,999.19 is: 4,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.04 : 14,496.82 = 2,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.04/14,496.82 = 2,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.04x = 14,496.82 × 2,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.04x = 43,478,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478,717.58/9,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.49

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