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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.53, 14,863.73 and 5,987.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.53, 14,863.73 and 5,987.21 is: 8,958.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.53 : 14,863.73 = 5,987.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.53/14,863.73 = 5,987.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.53x = 14,863.73 × 5,987.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.53x = 88,992,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,992,168.64/9,933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.77

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