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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.70, 13,529.02 and 5,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.70, 13,529.02 and 5,893.86 is: 8,845.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.70 : 13,529.02 = 5,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.70/13,529.02 = 5,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.70x = 13,529.02 × 5,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.70x = 79,738,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738,149.82/9,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.35

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