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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.09, 14,240.70 and 5,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.09, 14,240.70 and 5,993.70 is: 8,983.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.09 : 14,240.70 = 5,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.09/14,240.70 = 5,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.09x = 14,240.70 × 5,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.09x = 85,354,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,354,483.59/9,501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.65

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