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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.58, 14,035.34 and 5,663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.58, 14,035.34 and 5,663.05 is: 8,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.58 : 14,035.34 = 5,663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.58/14,035.34 = 5,663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.58x = 14,035.34 × 5,663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.58x = 79,482,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482,811.26/9,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.32

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