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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.53, 14,008.76 and 5,394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.53, 14,008.76 and 5,394.22 is: 8,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.53 : 14,008.76 = 5,394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.53/14,008.76 = 5,394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.53x = 14,008.76 × 5,394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.53x = 75,566,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566,338.59/9,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.89

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