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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.83, 14,509.70 and 5,968.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.83, 14,509.70 and 5,968.75 is: 8,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.83 : 14,509.70 = 5,968.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.83/14,509.70 = 5,968.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.83x = 14,509.70 × 5,968.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.83x = 86,604,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604,771.88/9,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.26

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