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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.87, 14,010.45 and 5,654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.87, 14,010.45 and 5,654.09 is: 8,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.87 : 14,010.45 = 5,654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.87/14,010.45 = 5,654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.87x = 14,010.45 × 5,654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.87x = 79,216,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,216,345.24/9,356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.12

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