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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.16, 14,949.66 and 2,944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.16, 14,949.66 and 2,944.96 is: 4,417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.16 : 14,949.66 = 2,944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.16/14,949.66 = 2,944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.16x = 14,949.66 × 2,944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.16x = 44,026,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026,150.71/9,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.56

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