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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.20, 14,512.80 and 5,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.20, 14,512.80 and 5,965.40 is: 8,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.20 : 14,512.80 = 5,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.20/14,512.80 = 5,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.20x = 14,512.80 × 5,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.20x = 86,574,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,574,657.12/9,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.10

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