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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.14, 13,754.28 and 5,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.14, 13,754.28 and 5,990.46 is: 8,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.14 : 13,754.28 = 5,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.14/13,754.28 = 5,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.14x = 13,754.28 × 5,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.14x = 82,394,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,394,464.17/9,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.61

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