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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.43, 13,958.40 and 5,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.43, 13,958.40 and 5,994.23 is: 8,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.43 : 13,958.40 = 5,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.43/13,958.40 = 5,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.43x = 13,958.40 × 5,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.43x = 83,669,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,669,860.03/9,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.48

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