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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.60, 14,008.95 and 5,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.60, 14,008.95 and 5,171.58 is: 7,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.60 : 14,008.95 = 5,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.60/14,008.95 = 5,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.60x = 14,008.95 × 5,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.60x = 72,448,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,448,405.64/9,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.61

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