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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.54, 14,220.72 and 5,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.54, 14,220.72 and 5,966.70 is: 8,952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.54 : 14,220.72 = 5,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.54/14,220.72 = 5,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.54x = 14,220.72 × 5,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.54x = 84,850,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,850,770.02/9,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.83

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