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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.15, 14,502.67 and 5,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.15, 14,502.67 and 5,964.06 is: 8,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.15 : 14,502.67 = 5,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.15/14,502.67 = 5,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.15x = 14,502.67 × 5,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.15x = 86,494,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,494,833.52/9,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.22

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