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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.24, 14,145.90 and 5,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.24, 14,145.90 and 5,970.28 is: 8,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.24 : 14,145.90 = 5,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.24/14,145.90 = 5,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.24x = 14,145.90 × 5,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.24x = 84,454,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,454,983.85/9,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.22

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