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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.74, 14,960.43 and 5,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.74, 14,960.43 and 5,348.34 is: 8,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.74 : 14,960.43 = 5,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.74/14,960.43 = 5,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.74x = 14,960.43 × 5,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.74x = 80,013,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,013,466.19/9,970.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.83

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