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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.60, 14,236.04 and 5,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.60, 14,236.04 and 5,970.88 is: 8,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.60 : 14,236.04 = 5,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.60/14,236.04 = 5,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.60x = 14,236.04 × 5,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.60x = 85,001,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001,686.52/9,491.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.46

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