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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.06, 14,376.96 and 5,888.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.06, 14,376.96 and 5,888.34 is: 8,821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.06 : 14,376.96 = 5,888.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.06/14,376.96 = 5,888.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.06x = 14,376.96 × 5,888.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.06x = 84,656,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656,428.65/9,597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.08

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