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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.89, 14,954.85 and 3,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.89, 14,954.85 and 3,393.54 is: 5,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.89 : 14,954.85 = 3,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.89/14,954.85 = 3,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.89x = 14,954.85 × 3,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.89x = 50,749,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749,881.67/9,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.83

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