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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.06, 14,961.99 and 3,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.06, 14,961.99 and 3,965.52 is: 5,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.06 : 14,961.99 = 3,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.06/14,961.99 = 3,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.06x = 14,961.99 × 3,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.06x = 59,331,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,331,975.95/9,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.02

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