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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.08, 14,952.68 and 4,420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.08, 14,952.68 and 4,420.12 is: 6,630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.08 : 14,952.68 = 4,420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.08/14,952.68 = 4,420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.08x = 14,952.68 × 4,420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.08x = 66,092,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,092,639.92/9,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.43

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