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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,603.91, 14,408.70 and 5,808.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,603.91, 14,408.70 and 5,808.79 is: 8,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,603.91 : 14,408.70 = 5,808.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,603.91/14,408.70 = 5,808.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,603.91x = 14,408.70 × 5,808.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,603.91x = 83,697,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,697,112.47/9,603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.90

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