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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.66, 14,949.84 and 3,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.66, 14,949.84 and 3,041.16 is: 4,561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.66 : 14,949.84 = 3,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.66/14,949.84 = 3,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.66x = 14,949.84 × 3,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.66x = 45,464,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,855.41/9,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.69

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