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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.04, 14,146.80 and 5,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.04, 14,146.80 and 5,971 is: 8,947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.04 : 14,146.80 = 5,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.04/14,146.80 = 5,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.04x = 14,146.80 × 5,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.04x = 84,470,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,470,542.80/9,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.17

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