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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.04, 14,167.80 and 5,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.04, 14,167.80 and 5,985 is: 8,968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.04 : 14,167.80 = 5,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.04/14,167.80 = 5,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.04x = 14,167.80 × 5,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.04x = 84,794,283
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,794,283/9,455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,968.16

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