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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.64, 14,045.28 and 5,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.64, 14,045.28 and 5,809.12 is: 8,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.64 : 14,045.28 = 5,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.64/14,045.28 = 5,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.64x = 14,045.28 × 5,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.64x = 81,590,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,590,716.95/9,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.78

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