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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.65, 14,264.64 and 5,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.65, 14,264.64 and 5,993.60 is: 8,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.65 : 14,264.64 = 5,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.65/14,264.64 = 5,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.65x = 14,264.64 × 5,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.65x = 85,496,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,496,474.98/9,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.39

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