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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.82, 14,060.79 and 5,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.82, 14,060.79 and 5,844.56 is: 8,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.82 : 14,060.79 = 5,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.82/14,060.79 = 5,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.82x = 14,060.79 × 5,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.82x = 82,179,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,179,060.50/9,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.30

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