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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.06, 14,999.70 and 5,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.06, 14,999.70 and 5,841 is: 8,767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.06 : 14,999.70 = 5,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.06/14,999.70 = 5,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.06x = 14,999.70 × 5,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.06x = 87,613,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,613,247.70/9,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.41

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