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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.89, 13,990.73 and 5,866.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.89, 13,990.73 and 5,866.85 is: 8,791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.89 : 13,990.73 = 5,866.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.89/13,990.73 = 5,866.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.89x = 13,990.73 × 5,866.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.89x = 82,081,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081,474.25/9,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.10

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