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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.33, 14,041.91 and 5,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.33, 14,041.91 and 5,615.29 is: 8,424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.33 : 14,041.91 = 5,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.33/14,041.91 = 5,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.33x = 14,041.91 × 5,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.33x = 78,849,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,849,426.43/9,359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.68

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