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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.40, 13,997.70 and 5,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.40, 13,997.70 and 5,823.60 is: 8,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.40 : 13,997.70 = 5,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.40/13,997.70 = 5,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.40x = 13,997.70 × 5,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.40x = 81,517,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,517,005.72/9,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.62

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