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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.43, 13,956.90 and 5,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.43, 13,956.90 and 5,993.23 is: 8,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.43 : 13,956.90 = 5,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.43/13,956.90 = 5,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.43x = 13,956.90 × 5,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.43x = 83,646,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,911.79/9,303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.98

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