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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.24, 14,153.40 and 5,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.24, 14,153.40 and 5,975.28 is: 8,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.24 : 14,153.40 = 5,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.24/14,153.40 = 5,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.24x = 14,153.40 × 5,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.24x = 84,570,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570,527.95/9,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.72

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