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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.83, 14,058.09 and 5,863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.83, 14,058.09 and 5,863.14 is: 8,793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.83 : 14,058.09 = 5,863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.83/14,058.09 = 5,863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.83x = 14,058.09 × 5,863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.83x = 82,424,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,424,549.80/9,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.99

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