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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.60, 14,049.09 and 5,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.60, 14,049.09 and 5,205.30 is: 7,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.60 : 14,049.09 = 5,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.60/14,049.09 = 5,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.60x = 14,049.09 × 5,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.60x = 73,129,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,129,728.18/9,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.50

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