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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.73, 14,040.45 and 5,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.73, 14,040.45 and 5,650.70 is: 8,488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.73 : 14,040.45 = 5,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.73/14,040.45 = 5,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.73x = 14,040.45 × 5,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.73x = 79,338,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,338,405.92/9,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.36

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