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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.46, 14,923.72 and 5,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.46, 14,923.72 and 5,795.74 is: 8,676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.46 : 14,923.72 = 5,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.46/14,923.72 = 5,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.46x = 14,923.72 × 5,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.46x = 86,494,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,494,000.95/9,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.77

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