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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.20, 14,499.30 and 2,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.20, 14,499.30 and 2,646.20 is: 3,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.20 : 14,499.30 = 2,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.20/14,499.30 = 2,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.20x = 14,499.30 × 2,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.20x = 38,368,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,047.66/9,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.30

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