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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.08, 13,996.32 and 5,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.08, 13,996.32 and 5,175.04 is: 7,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.08 : 13,996.32 = 5,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.08/13,996.32 = 5,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.08x = 13,996.32 × 5,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.08x = 72,431,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,431,515.85/9,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.91

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