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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.15, 13,994.62 and 5,653.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.15, 13,994.62 and 5,653.99 is: 8,482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.15 : 13,994.62 = 5,653.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.15/13,994.62 = 5,653.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.15x = 13,994.62 × 5,653.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.15x = 79,125,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,125,441.53/9,328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.44

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