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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.42, 14,950.32 and 3,302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.42, 14,950.32 and 3,302.91 is: 4,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.42 : 14,950.32 = 3,302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.42/14,950.32 = 3,302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.42x = 14,950.32 × 3,302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.42x = 49,379,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379,561.43/9,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.59

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