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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.96, 14,051.00 and 5,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.96, 14,051.00 and 5,673.32 is: 8,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.96 : 14,051.00 = 5,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.96/14,051.00 = 5,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.96x = 14,051.00 × 5,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.96x = 79,715,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,715,720.70/9,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.77

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