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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666, 14,496.12 and 3,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666, 14,496.12 and 3,741.84 is: 5,611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666 : 14,496.12 = 3,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666/14,496.12 = 3,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666x = 14,496.12 × 3,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666x = 54,242,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242,161.66/9,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.65

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