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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.46, 14,949.69 and 4,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.46, 14,949.69 and 4,116.64 is: 6,174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.46 : 14,949.69 = 4,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.46/14,949.69 = 4,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.46x = 14,949.69 × 4,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.46x = 61,542,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,491.84/9,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.96

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