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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.65, 14,951.97 and 2,946.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.65, 14,951.97 and 2,946.78 is: 4,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.65 : 14,951.97 = 2,946.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.65/14,951.97 = 2,946.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.65x = 14,951.97 × 2,946.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.65x = 44,060,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,166.16/9,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.76

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