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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.04, 14,140.80 and 5,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.04, 14,140.80 and 5,967 is: 8,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.04 : 14,140.80 = 5,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.04/14,140.80 = 5,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.04x = 14,140.80 × 5,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.04x = 84,378,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378,153.60/9,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.17

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