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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.95, 14,965.84 and 5,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.95, 14,965.84 and 5,605.66 is: 8,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.95 : 14,965.84 = 5,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.95/14,965.84 = 5,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.95x = 14,965.84 × 5,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.95x = 83,893,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,893,410.65/9,986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.30

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