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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.42, 14,173.04 and 5,988.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.42, 14,173.04 and 5,988.38 is: 8,973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.42 : 14,173.04 = 5,988.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.42/14,173.04 = 5,988.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.42x = 14,173.04 × 5,988.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.42x = 84,873,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,873,448.47/9,458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.33

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