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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.20, 14,909.70 and 8,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.20, 14,909.70 and 8,658.20 is: 12,968.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.20 : 14,909.70 = 8,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.20/14,909.70 = 8,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.20x = 14,909.70 × 8,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.20x = 129,091,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,091,164.54/9,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.51

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