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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.76, 14,942.52 and 3,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.76, 14,942.52 and 3,392.64 is: 5,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.76 : 14,942.52 = 3,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.76/14,942.52 = 3,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.76x = 14,942.52 × 3,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.76x = 50,694,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694,591.05/9,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.35

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