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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355, 14,052.84 and 5,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355, 14,052.84 and 5,658.96 is: 8,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355 : 14,052.84 = 5,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355/14,052.84 = 5,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355x = 14,052.84 × 5,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355x = 79,524,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524,459.45/9,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.74

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