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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.43, 13,756.14 and 5,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.43, 13,756.14 and 5,431.23 is: 7,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.43 : 13,756.14 = 5,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.43/13,756.14 = 5,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.43x = 13,756.14 × 5,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.43x = 74,712,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712,760.25/9,968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.94

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