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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705.08, 14,520.71 and 5,998.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705.08, 14,520.71 and 5,998.11 is: 8,974.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705.08 : 14,520.71 = 5,998.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705.08/14,520.71 = 5,998.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705.08x = 14,520.71 × 5,998.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705.08x = 87,096,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,096,785.87/9,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.35

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