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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.02, 14,948.93 and 2,570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.02, 14,948.93 and 2,570.42 is: 3,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.02 : 14,948.93 = 2,570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.02/14,948.93 = 2,570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.02x = 14,948.93 × 2,570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.02x = 38,425,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425,072.45/9,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.61

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