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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.97, 14,037.28 and 5,841.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.97, 14,037.28 and 5,841.91 is: 8,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.97 : 14,037.28 = 5,841.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.97/14,037.28 = 5,841.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.97x = 14,037.28 × 5,841.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.97x = 82,004,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004,476.71/9,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.93

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