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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.67, 12,441.74 and 5,660.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.67, 12,441.74 and 5,660.37 is: 7,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.67 : 12,441.74 = 5,660.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.67/12,441.74 = 5,660.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.67x = 12,441.74 × 5,660.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.67x = 70,424,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,424,823.54/9,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.25

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