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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.90, 14,953.35 and 8,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.90, 14,953.35 and 8,122.10 is: 12,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.90 : 14,953.35 = 8,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.90/14,953.35 = 8,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.90x = 14,953.35 × 8,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.90x = 121,452,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,452,604.04/9,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.15

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