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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.43, 14,383.38 and 5,893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.43, 14,383.38 and 5,893.83 is: 8,831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.43 : 14,383.38 = 5,893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.43/14,383.38 = 5,893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.43x = 14,383.38 × 5,893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.43x = 84,773,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,773,196.55/9,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.07

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