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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.98, 14,952.82 and 5,587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.98, 14,952.82 and 5,587.46 is: 8,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.98 : 14,952.82 = 5,587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.98/14,952.82 = 5,587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.98x = 14,952.82 × 5,587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.98x = 83,548,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,548,283.64/9,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.51

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