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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.40, 14,052.60 and 5,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.40, 14,052.60 and 5,674.80 is: 8,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.40 : 14,052.60 = 5,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.40/14,052.60 = 5,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.40x = 14,052.60 × 5,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.40x = 79,745,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,745,694.48/9,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.20

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