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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.76, 13,528.98 and 5,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.76, 13,528.98 and 5,893.92 is: 8,845.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.76 : 13,528.98 = 5,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.76/13,528.98 = 5,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.76x = 13,528.98 × 5,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.76x = 79,738,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738,725.80/9,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.35

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