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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.78, 14,926.14 and 5,568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.78, 14,926.14 and 5,568.21 is: 8,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.78 : 14,926.14 = 5,568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.78/14,926.14 = 5,568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.78x = 14,926.14 × 5,568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.78x = 83,111,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111,882.01/9,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.30

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