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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.06, 14,957.97 and 3,642.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.06, 14,957.97 and 3,642.37 is: 5,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.06 : 14,957.97 = 3,642.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.06/14,957.97 = 3,642.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.06x = 14,957.97 × 3,642.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.06x = 54,482,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482,423.79/9,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.70

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