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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.14, 13,755.66 and 5,991.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.14, 13,755.66 and 5,991.46 is: 8,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.14 : 13,755.66 = 5,991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.14/13,755.66 = 5,991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.14x = 13,755.66 × 5,991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.14x = 82,416,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,416,486.66/9,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.99

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