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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.67, 14,949.45 and 2,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.67, 14,949.45 and 2,946.81 is: 4,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.67 : 14,949.45 = 2,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.67/14,949.45 = 2,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.67x = 14,949.45 × 2,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.67x = 44,053,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053,188.75/9,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.16

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