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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.91, 14,836.70 and 5,943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.91, 14,836.70 and 5,943.60 is: 8,903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.91 : 14,836.70 = 5,943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.91/14,836.70 = 5,943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.91x = 14,836.70 × 5,943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.91x = 88,183,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,183,424.98/9,904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.01

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