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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.70, 14,953.05 and 9,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.70, 14,953.05 and 9,045.30 is: 13,567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.70 : 14,953.05 = 9,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.70/14,953.05 = 9,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.70x = 14,953.05 × 9,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.70x = 135,254,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,254,823.17/9,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.95

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