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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.44, 14,279.31 and 6,003.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.44, 14,279.31 and 6,003.39 is: 9,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.44 : 14,279.31 = 6,003.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.44/14,279.31 = 6,003.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.44x = 14,279.31 × 6,003.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.44x = 85,724,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724,266.86/9,517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.07

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