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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.72, 13,754.22 and 5,718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.72, 13,754.22 and 5,718.47 is: 7,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.72 : 13,754.22 = 5,718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.72/13,754.22 = 5,718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.72x = 13,754.22 × 5,718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.72x = 78,653,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,653,094.44/9,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.57

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