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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.42, 14,201.12 and 5,997.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.42, 14,201.12 and 5,997.38 is: 8,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.42 : 14,201.12 = 5,997.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.42/14,201.12 = 5,997.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.42x = 14,201.12 × 5,997.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.42x = 85,169,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169,457.05/9,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.06

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