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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.39, 14,239.70 and 5,794.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.39, 14,239.70 and 5,794.37 is: 8,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.39 : 14,239.70 = 5,794.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.39/14,239.70 = 5,794.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.39x = 14,239.70 × 5,794.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.39x = 82,510,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,510,090.49/9,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.17

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