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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.89, 14,032.81 and 5,661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.89, 14,032.81 and 5,661.36 is: 8,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.89 : 14,032.81 = 5,661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.89/14,032.81 = 5,661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.89x = 14,032.81 × 5,661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.89x = 79,444,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,444,796.30/9,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.79

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