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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.90, 14,954.85 and 8,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.90, 14,954.85 and 8,366.10 is: 12,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.90 : 14,954.85 = 8,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.90/14,954.85 = 8,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.90x = 14,954.85 × 8,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.90x = 125,113,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,113,770.59/9,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.15

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