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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.24, 14,165.40 and 5,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.24, 14,165.40 and 5,983.28 is: 8,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.24 : 14,165.40 = 5,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.24/14,165.40 = 5,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.24x = 14,165.40 × 5,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.24x = 84,755,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,755,554.51/9,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.72

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