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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.23, 14,945.96 and 5,692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.23, 14,945.96 and 5,692.46 is: 8,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.23 : 14,945.96 = 5,692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.23/14,945.96 = 5,692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.23x = 14,945.96 × 5,692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.23x = 85,079,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,079,176.27/9,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.89

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