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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.38, 14,946.71 and 4,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.38, 14,946.71 and 4,040.66 is: 6,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.38 : 14,946.71 = 4,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.38/14,946.71 = 4,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.38x = 14,946.71 × 4,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.38x = 60,394,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394,573.23/9,963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.66

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