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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.73, 13,994.52 and 5,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.73, 13,994.52 and 5,994.57 is: 8,986.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.73 : 13,994.52 = 5,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.73/13,994.52 = 5,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.73x = 13,994.52 × 5,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.73x = 83,891,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891,129.76/9,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.03

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