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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.78, 13,755.40 and 5,987.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.78, 13,755.40 and 5,987.05 is: 8,262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.78 : 13,755.40 = 5,987.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.78/13,755.40 = 5,987.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.78x = 13,755.40 × 5,987.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.78x = 82,354,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,354,218.21/9,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.87

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