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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.66, 14,951.34 and 3,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.66, 14,951.34 and 3,042.16 is: 4,563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.66 : 14,951.34 = 3,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.66/14,951.34 = 3,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.66x = 14,951.34 × 3,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.66x = 45,484,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484,368.49/9,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.19

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