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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.06, 13,751.72 and 5,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.06, 13,751.72 and 5,717.30 is: 7,889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.06 : 13,751.72 = 5,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.06/13,751.72 = 5,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.06x = 13,751.72 × 5,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.06x = 78,622,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,622,714.55/9,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.05

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