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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.44, 14,514.48 and 5,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.44, 14,514.48 and 5,975.70 is: 8,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.44 : 14,514.48 = 5,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.44/14,514.48 = 5,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.44x = 14,514.48 × 5,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.44x = 86,734,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,734,178.14/9,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.57

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