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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.02, 14,030.00 and 5,663.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.02, 14,030.00 and 5,663.00 is: 8,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.02 : 14,030.00 = 5,663.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.02/14,030.00 = 5,663.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.02x = 14,030.00 × 5,663.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.02x = 79,451,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,451,791.54/9,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.56

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