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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.60, 14,836.80 and 5,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.60, 14,836.80 and 5,993.60 is: 8,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.60 : 14,836.80 = 5,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.60/14,836.80 = 5,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.60x = 14,836.80 × 5,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.60x = 88,925,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,925,844.48/9,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.13

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