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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.87, 14,966.10 and 5,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.87, 14,966.10 and 5,308.12 is: 7,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.87 : 14,966.10 = 5,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.87/14,966.10 = 5,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.87x = 14,966.10 × 5,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.87x = 79,441,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,441,854.73/9,985.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.43

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