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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.89, 14,034.31 and 5,662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.89, 14,034.31 and 5,662.36 is: 8,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.89 : 14,034.31 = 5,662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.89/14,034.31 = 5,662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.89x = 14,034.31 × 5,662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.89x = 79,467,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467,315.57/9,360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.29

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