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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.15, 14,006.12 and 5,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.15, 14,006.12 and 5,799.60 is: 8,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.15 : 14,006.12 = 5,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.15/14,006.12 = 5,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.15x = 14,006.12 × 5,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.15x = 81,229,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,229,864.55/9,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.20

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