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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.51, 14,037.96 and 5,623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.51, 14,037.96 and 5,623.93 is: 8,421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.51 : 14,037.96 = 5,623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.51/14,037.96 = 5,623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.51x = 14,037.96 × 5,623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.51x = 78,948,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,948,511.39/9,374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.61

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