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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.59, 14,529.79 and 5,990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.59, 14,529.79 and 5,990.02 is: 8,990.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.59 : 14,529.79 = 5,990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.59/14,529.79 = 5,990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.59x = 14,529.79 × 5,990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.59x = 87,033,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,033,732.70/9,680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.54

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