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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.70, 14,934.60 and 5,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.70, 14,934.60 and 5,810.70 is: 8,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.70 : 14,934.60 = 5,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.70/14,934.60 = 5,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.70x = 14,934.60 × 5,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.70x = 86,780,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,780,480.22/9,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.30

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