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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.06, 14,945.63 and 2,944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.06, 14,945.63 and 2,944.22 is: 4,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.06 : 14,945.63 = 2,944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.06/14,945.63 = 2,944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.06x = 14,945.63 × 2,944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.06x = 44,003,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,133.31/9,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.30

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