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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.12, 14,477.40 and 5,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.12, 14,477.40 and 5,955.40 is: 8,921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.12 : 14,477.40 = 5,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.12/14,477.40 = 5,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.12x = 14,477.40 × 5,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.12x = 86,218,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,218,707.96/9,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.53

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