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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.08, 14,417.19 and 5,897.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.08, 14,417.19 and 5,897.99 is: 8,851.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.08 : 14,417.19 = 5,897.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.08/14,417.19 = 5,897.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.08x = 14,417.19 × 5,897.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.08x = 85,032,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,032,437.94/9,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.02

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