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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.61, 14,044.99 and 5,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.61, 14,044.99 and 5,465.02 is: 8,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.61 : 14,044.99 = 5,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.61/14,044.99 = 5,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.61x = 14,044.99 × 5,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.61x = 76,756,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,756,053.70/9,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.90

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