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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.60, 14,006.40 and 5,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.60, 14,006.40 and 5,651.20 is: 8,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.60 : 14,006.40 = 5,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.60/14,006.40 = 5,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.60x = 14,006.40 × 5,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.60x = 79,152,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152,967.68/9,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.80

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