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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.29, 14,145.72 and 5,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.29, 14,145.72 and 5,970.25 is: 8,946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.29 : 14,145.72 = 5,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.29/14,145.72 = 5,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.29x = 14,145.72 × 5,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.29x = 84,453,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,453,484.83/9,440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.07

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