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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.84, 14,037.21 and 5,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.84, 14,037.21 and 5,664.29 is: 8,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.84 : 14,037.21 = 5,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.84/14,037.21 = 5,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.84x = 14,037.21 × 5,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.84x = 79,510,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510,828.23/9,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.17

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