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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.68, 14,942.10 and 5,806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.68, 14,942.10 and 5,806.12 is: 8,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.68 : 14,942.10 = 5,806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.68/14,942.10 = 5,806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.68x = 14,942.10 × 5,806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.68x = 86,755,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,755,625.65/9,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.31

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