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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.70, 14,944.05 and 5,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.70, 14,944.05 and 5,354.70 is: 8,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.70 : 14,944.05 = 5,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.70/14,944.05 = 5,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.70x = 14,944.05 × 5,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.70x = 80,020,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,020,904.54/9,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.05

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