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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.24, 14,063.70 and 5,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.24, 14,063.70 and 5,477.40 is: 8,216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.24 : 14,063.70 = 5,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.24/14,063.70 = 5,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.24x = 14,063.70 × 5,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.24x = 77,032,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,032,510.38/9,375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.59

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