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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.83, 14,001.26 and 5,580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.83, 14,001.26 and 5,580.84 is: 8,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.83 : 14,001.26 = 5,580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.83/14,001.26 = 5,580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.83x = 14,001.26 × 5,580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.83x = 78,138,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138,763.95/9,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.35

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