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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.08, 14,051.18 and 5,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.08, 14,051.18 and 5,673.44 is: 8,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.08 : 14,051.18 = 5,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.08/14,051.18 = 5,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.08x = 14,051.18 × 5,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.08x = 79,718,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718,516.19/9,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.95

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