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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.43, 14,950.35 and 2,570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.43, 14,950.35 and 2,570.93 is: 3,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.43 : 14,950.35 = 2,570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.43/14,950.35 = 2,570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.43x = 14,950.35 × 2,570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.43x = 38,436,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,436,303.33/9,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.58

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