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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.93, 14,931.24 and 5,571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.93, 14,931.24 and 5,571.06 is: 8,345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.93 : 14,931.24 = 5,571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.93/14,931.24 = 5,571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.93x = 14,931.24 × 5,571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.93x = 83,182,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,182,833.91/9,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.88

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