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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.66, 14,947.90 and 2,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.66, 14,947.90 and 2,569.14 is: 3,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.66 : 14,947.90 = 2,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.66/14,947.90 = 2,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.66x = 14,947.90 × 2,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.66x = 38,403,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403,247.81/9,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.94

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