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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.55, 14,001.30 and 5,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.55, 14,001.30 and 5,993.76 is: 8,989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.55 : 14,001.30 = 5,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.55/14,001.30 = 5,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.55x = 14,001.30 × 5,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.55x = 83,920,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,920,431.89/9,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.34

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