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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.42, 14,957.58 and 7,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.42, 14,957.58 and 7,329.44 is: 10,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.42 : 14,957.58 = 7,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.42/14,957.58 = 7,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.42x = 14,957.58 × 7,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.42x = 109,630,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,630,685.16/9,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.80

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