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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.69, 14,949.43 and 4,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.69, 14,949.43 and 4,123.15 is: 6,184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.69 : 14,949.43 = 4,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.69/14,949.43 = 4,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.69x = 14,949.43 × 4,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.69x = 61,638,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,694.62/9,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.47

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