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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.84, 14,034.20 and 5,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.84, 14,034.20 and 5,662.28 is: 8,489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.84 : 14,034.20 = 5,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.84/14,034.20 = 5,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.84x = 14,034.20 × 5,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.84x = 79,465,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,465,569.98/9,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.15

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