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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.72, 14,005.41 and 5,876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.72, 14,005.41 and 5,876.68 is: 8,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.72 : 14,005.41 = 5,876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.72/14,005.41 = 5,876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.72x = 14,005.41 × 5,876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.72x = 82,305,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,305,312.84/9,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.80

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