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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.20, 14,499.84 and 2,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.20, 14,499.84 and 2,741.24 is: 4,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.20 : 14,499.84 = 2,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.20/14,499.84 = 2,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.20x = 14,499.84 × 2,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.20x = 39,747,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,747,541.40/9,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.01

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