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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.60, 14,980.80 and 5,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.60, 14,980.80 and 5,066.60 is: 7,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.60 : 14,980.80 = 5,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.60/14,980.80 = 5,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.60x = 14,980.80 × 5,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.60x = 75,901,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,901,721.28/9,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.51

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