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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.68, 14,984.64 and 3,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.68, 14,984.64 and 3,066.72 is: 4,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.68 : 14,984.64 = 3,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.68/14,984.64 = 3,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.68x = 14,984.64 × 3,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.68x = 45,953,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,695.18/9,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.20

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