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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.33, 14,920.54 and 5,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.33, 14,920.54 and 5,793.62 is: 8,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.33 : 14,920.54 = 5,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.33/14,920.54 = 5,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.33x = 14,920.54 × 5,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.33x = 86,443,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,443,835.38/9,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.59

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