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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.09, 14,034.33 and 5,661.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.09, 14,034.33 and 5,661.99 is: 8,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.09 : 14,034.33 = 5,661.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.09/14,034.33 = 5,661.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.09x = 14,034.33 × 5,661.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.09x = 79,462,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,236.12/9,369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.32

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