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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.09, 14,038.95 and 5,850.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.09, 14,038.95 and 5,850.39 is: 8,774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.09 : 14,038.95 = 5,850.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.09/14,038.95 = 5,850.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.09x = 14,038.95 × 5,850.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.09x = 82,133,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,133,332.69/9,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.84

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