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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.45, 13,114.04 and 5,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.45, 13,114.04 and 5,966.37 is: 8,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.45 : 13,114.04 = 5,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.45/13,114.04 = 5,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.45x = 13,114.04 × 5,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.45x = 78,243,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,243,185.00/9,504.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.27

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