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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.85, 14,053.78 and 5,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.85, 14,053.78 and 5,675.19 is: 8,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.85 : 14,053.78 = 5,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.85/14,053.78 = 5,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.85x = 14,053.78 × 5,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.85x = 79,757,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,757,843.34/9,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.55

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