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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.54, 14,058.90 and 5,698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.54, 14,058.90 and 5,698.38 is: 8,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.54 : 14,058.90 = 5,698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.54/14,058.90 = 5,698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.54x = 14,058.90 × 5,698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.54x = 80,112,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,112,954.58/9,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.62

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