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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.46, 14,949.68 and 2,946.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.46, 14,949.68 and 2,946.57 is: 4,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.46 : 14,949.68 = 2,946.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.46/14,949.68 = 2,946.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.46x = 14,949.68 × 2,946.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.46x = 44,050,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,278.60/9,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.85

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