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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.27, 14,033.37 and 5,661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.27, 14,033.37 and 5,661.74 is: 8,488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.27 : 14,033.37 = 5,661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.27/14,033.37 = 5,661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.27x = 14,033.37 × 5,661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.27x = 79,453,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,453,222.10/9,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.35

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