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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.52, 14,372.94 and 5,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.52, 14,372.94 and 5,891.56 is: 8,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.52 : 14,372.94 = 5,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.52/14,372.94 = 5,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.52x = 14,372.94 × 5,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.52x = 84,679,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679,038.39/9,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.26

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