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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.88, 14,019.36 and 5,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.88, 14,019.36 and 5,873.60 is: 8,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.88 : 14,019.36 = 5,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.88/14,019.36 = 5,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.88x = 14,019.36 × 5,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.88x = 82,344,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,344,112.90/9,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.80

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