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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.48, 14,941.80 and 6,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.48, 14,941.80 and 6,838.80 is: 10,252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.48 : 14,941.80 = 6,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.48/14,941.80 = 6,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.48x = 14,941.80 × 6,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.48x = 102,183,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,183,981.84/9,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.77

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