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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.02, 14,905.38 and 8,183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.02, 14,905.38 and 8,183.69 is: 12,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.02 : 14,905.38 = 8,183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.02/14,905.38 = 8,183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.02x = 14,905.38 × 8,183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.02x = 121,980,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,980,934.73/9,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.06

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