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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.39, 14,033.56 and 5,661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.39, 14,033.56 and 5,661.86 is: 8,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.39 : 14,033.56 = 5,661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.39/14,033.56 = 5,661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.39x = 14,033.56 × 5,661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.39x = 79,456,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456,052.02/9,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.54

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