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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.47, 14,037.16 and 5,659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.47, 14,037.16 and 5,659.69 is: 8,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.47 : 14,037.16 = 5,659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.47/14,037.16 = 5,659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.47x = 14,037.16 × 5,659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.47x = 79,445,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,445,974.08/9,358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.21

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