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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.60, 14,063.40 and 5,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.60, 14,063.40 and 5,433.60 is: 8,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.60 : 14,063.40 = 5,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.60/14,063.40 = 5,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.60x = 14,063.40 × 5,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.60x = 76,414,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,414,890.24/9,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.40

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