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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.06, 14,991.47 and 2,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.06, 14,991.47 and 2,974.18 is: 4,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.06 : 14,991.47 = 2,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.06/14,991.47 = 2,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.06x = 14,991.47 × 2,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.06x = 44,587,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587,330.24/9,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.49

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