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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.33, 13,976.51 and 5,564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.33, 13,976.51 and 5,564.34 is: 8,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.33 : 13,976.51 = 5,564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.33/13,976.51 = 5,564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.33x = 13,976.51 × 5,564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.33x = 77,770,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,770,025.83/9,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.58

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