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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.80, 14,035.20 and 5,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.80, 14,035.20 and 5,614.60 is: 8,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.80 : 14,035.20 = 5,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.80/14,035.20 = 5,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.80x = 14,035.20 × 5,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.80x = 78,802,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,802,033.92/9,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.90

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