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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.07, 13,980.04 and 5,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.07, 13,980.04 and 5,986.84 is: 8,971.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.07 : 13,980.04 = 5,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.07/13,980.04 = 5,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.07x = 13,980.04 × 5,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.07x = 83,696,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,696,233.33/9,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,971.55

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