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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.96, 14,050.99 and 5,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.96, 14,050.99 and 5,673.31 is: 8,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.96 : 14,050.99 = 5,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.96/14,050.99 = 5,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.96x = 14,050.99 × 5,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.96x = 79,715,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,715,689.03/9,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.77

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