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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.80, 14,005.20 and 5,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.80, 14,005.20 and 5,650.40 is: 8,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.80 : 14,005.20 = 5,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.80/14,005.20 = 5,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.80x = 14,005.20 × 5,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.80x = 79,134,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134,982.08/9,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.60

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