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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.14, 14,949.16 and 2,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.14, 14,949.16 and 2,569.96 is: 3,854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.14 : 14,949.16 = 2,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.14/14,949.16 = 2,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.14x = 14,949.16 × 2,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.14x = 38,418,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,418,755.50/9,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.93

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