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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,345.72, 14,003.91 and 5,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,345.72, 14,003.91 and 5,875.68 is: 8,804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,345.72 : 14,003.91 = 5,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,345.72/14,003.91 = 5,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,345.72x = 14,003.91 × 5,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,345.72x = 82,282,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,282,493.91/9,345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.30

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