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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.05, 14,926.88 and 5,584.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.05, 14,926.88 and 5,584.58 is: 8,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.05 : 14,926.88 = 5,584.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.05/14,926.88 = 5,584.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.05x = 14,926.88 × 5,584.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.05x = 83,360,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,360,350.81/9,964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.11

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