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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.96, 14,046.64 and 5,665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.96, 14,046.64 and 5,665.88 is: 8,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.96 : 14,046.64 = 5,665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.96/14,046.64 = 5,665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.96x = 14,046.64 × 5,665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.96x = 79,586,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,586,597.60/9,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.27

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