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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.61, 14,030.28 and 5,799.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.61, 14,030.28 and 5,799.09 is: 8,695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.61 : 14,030.28 = 5,799.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.61/14,030.28 = 5,799.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.61x = 14,030.28 × 5,799.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.61x = 81,362,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,362,856.45/9,356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.76

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