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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.68, 14,927.87 and 5,568.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.68, 14,927.87 and 5,568.81 is: 8,342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.68 : 14,927.87 = 5,568.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.68/14,927.87 = 5,568.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.68x = 14,927.87 × 5,568.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.68x = 83,130,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,130,471.73/9,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.51

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