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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.20, 14,009.10 and 5,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.20, 14,009.10 and 5,386.60 is: 8,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.20 : 14,009.10 = 5,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.20/14,009.10 = 5,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.20x = 14,009.10 × 5,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.20x = 75,461,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,461,418.06/9,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.13

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