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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.39, 14,497.16 and 2,999.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.39, 14,497.16 and 2,999.75 is: 4,500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.39 : 14,497.16 = 2,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.39/14,497.16 = 2,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.39x = 14,497.16 × 2,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.39x = 43,487,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,487,773.85/9,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.26

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