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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.85, 14,948.37 and 5,809.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.85, 14,948.37 and 5,809.90 is: 8,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.85 : 14,948.37 = 5,809.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.85/14,948.37 = 5,809.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.85x = 14,948.37 × 5,809.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.85x = 86,848,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848,583.90/9,968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.00

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