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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.06, 14,943.99 and 2,566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.06, 14,943.99 and 2,566.49 is: 3,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.06 : 14,943.99 = 2,566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.06/14,943.99 = 2,566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.06x = 14,943.99 × 2,566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.06x = 38,353,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353,600.90/9,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.97

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