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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.40, 13,998.60 and 5,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.40, 13,998.60 and 5,638.80 is: 8,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.40 : 13,998.60 = 5,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.40/13,998.60 = 5,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.40x = 13,998.60 × 5,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.40x = 78,935,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,935,305.68/9,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,458.20

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