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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966, 14,950.24 and 3,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966, 14,950.24 and 3,391.68 is: 5,087.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966 : 14,950.24 = 3,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966/14,950.24 = 3,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966x = 14,950.24 × 3,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966x = 50,706,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706,430.00/9,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.94

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