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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.29, 14,203.94 and 5,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.29, 14,203.94 and 5,999.25 is: 8,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.29 : 14,203.94 = 5,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.29/14,203.94 = 5,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.29x = 14,203.94 × 5,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.29x = 85,212,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,212,957.05/9,469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.88

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