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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.04, 14,061.15 and 5,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.04, 14,061.15 and 5,699.88 is: 8,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.04 : 14,061.15 = 5,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.04/14,061.15 = 5,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.04x = 14,061.15 × 5,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.04x = 80,146,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,146,867.66/9,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.87

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