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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.70, 14,928.45 and 8,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.70, 14,928.45 and 8,238.70 is: 12,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.70 : 14,928.45 = 8,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.70/14,928.45 = 8,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.70x = 14,928.45 × 8,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.70x = 122,991,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,991,021.02/9,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.19

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