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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.87, 14,027.44 and 5,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.87, 14,027.44 and 5,987.44 is: 8,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.87 : 14,027.44 = 5,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.87/14,027.44 = 5,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.87x = 14,027.44 × 5,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.87x = 83,988,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,988,517.02/9,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.94

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