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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.71, 14,924.09 and 5,795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.71, 14,924.09 and 5,795.99 is: 8,677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.71 : 14,924.09 = 5,795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.71/14,924.09 = 5,795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.71x = 14,924.09 × 5,795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.71x = 86,499,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499,876.40/9,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.14

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