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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.47, 14,982.01 and 2,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.47, 14,982.01 and 2,966.33 is: 4,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.47 : 14,982.01 = 2,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.47/14,982.01 = 2,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.47x = 14,982.01 × 2,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.47x = 44,441,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441,585.72/9,986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.18

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