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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.70, 14,003.55 and 5,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.70, 14,003.55 and 5,399.10 is: 8,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.70 : 14,003.55 = 5,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.70/14,003.55 = 5,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.70x = 14,003.55 × 5,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.70x = 75,606,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606,566.81/9,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.65

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