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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.89, 14,020.98 and 5,652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.89, 14,020.98 and 5,652.34 is: 8,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.89 : 14,020.98 = 5,652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.89/14,020.98 = 5,652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.89x = 14,020.98 × 5,652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.89x = 79,251,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251,263.56/9,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.92

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