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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666, 13,339.80 and 5,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666, 13,339.80 and 5,940.72 is: 8,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666 : 13,339.80 = 5,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666/13,339.80 = 5,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666x = 13,339.80 × 5,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666x = 79,248,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248,016.66/9,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,198.64

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