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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.03, 14,537.35 and 5,997.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.03, 14,537.35 and 5,997.99 is: 8,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.03 : 14,537.35 = 5,997.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.03/14,537.35 = 5,997.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.03x = 14,537.35 × 5,997.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.03x = 87,194,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,194,879.93/9,707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.65

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