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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.58, 14,038.83 and 5,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.58, 14,038.83 and 5,660.82 is: 8,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.58 : 14,038.83 = 5,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.58/14,038.83 = 5,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.58x = 14,038.83 × 5,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.58x = 79,471,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471,219.45/9,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.90

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