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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.08, 14,031.59 and 5,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.08, 14,031.59 and 5,660.55 is: 8,486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.08 : 14,031.59 = 5,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.08/14,031.59 = 5,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.08x = 14,031.59 × 5,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.08x = 79,426,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,426,516.77/9,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.58

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