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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.44, 13,750.96 and 5,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.44, 13,750.96 and 5,985.62 is: 8,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.44 : 13,750.96 = 5,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.44/13,750.96 = 5,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.44x = 13,750.96 × 5,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.44x = 82,307,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,307,952.44/9,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.17

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