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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.04, 14,021.28 and 5,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.04, 14,021.28 and 5,609.04 is: 8,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.04 : 14,021.28 = 5,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.04/14,021.28 = 5,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.04x = 14,021.28 × 5,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.04x = 78,645,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,645,920.37/9,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.44

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