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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.69, 14,940.99 and 2,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.69, 14,940.99 and 2,564.52 is: 3,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.69 : 14,940.99 = 2,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.69/14,940.99 = 2,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.69x = 14,940.99 × 2,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.69x = 38,316,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316,467.67/9,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.77

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