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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.80, 14,926.47 and 5,956.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.80, 14,926.47 and 5,956.17 is: 8,930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.80 : 14,926.47 = 5,956.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.80/14,926.47 = 5,956.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.80x = 14,926.47 × 5,956.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.80x = 88,904,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,904,592.82/9,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.83

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