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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.60, 14,934.90 and 5,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.60, 14,934.90 and 5,805.20 is: 8,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.60 : 14,934.90 = 5,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.60/14,934.90 = 5,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.60x = 14,934.90 × 5,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.60x = 86,700,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,700,081.48/9,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.32

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