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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.93, 14,055.33 and 5,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.93, 14,055.33 and 5,676.27 is: 8,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.93 : 14,055.33 = 5,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.93/14,055.33 = 5,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.93x = 14,055.33 × 5,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.93x = 79,781,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,781,848.02/9,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.13

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