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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.84, 14,032.70 and 5,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.84, 14,032.70 and 5,661.28 is: 8,487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.84 : 14,032.70 = 5,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.84/14,032.70 = 5,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.84x = 14,032.70 × 5,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.84x = 79,443,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443,043.86/9,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.65

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