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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.98, 14,006.98 and 5,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.98, 14,006.98 and 5,395.24 is: 8,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.98 : 14,006.98 = 5,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.98/14,006.98 = 5,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.98x = 14,006.98 × 5,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.98x = 75,571,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,571,018.78/9,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.87

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