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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.09, 14,035.83 and 5,662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.09, 14,035.83 and 5,662.99 is: 8,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.09 : 14,035.83 = 5,662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.09/14,035.83 = 5,662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.09x = 14,035.83 × 5,662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.09x = 79,484,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,484,764.93/9,370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.82

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