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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.24, 13,995.26 and 5,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.24, 13,995.26 and 5,995.08 is: 8,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.24 : 13,995.26 = 5,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.24/13,995.26 = 5,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.24x = 13,995.26 × 5,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.24x = 83,902,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,902,703.32/9,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.78

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