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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.68, 13,976.34 and 5,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.68, 13,976.34 and 5,850.04 is: 8,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.68 : 13,976.34 = 5,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.68/13,976.34 = 5,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.68x = 13,976.34 × 5,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.68x = 81,762,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,762,148.05/9,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.77

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